Sealing apparatus for a disc drive

Details Sealing apparatus for a disc drive Sealing apparatus for a disc drive

1991-03-08

1992-03-24

Elkins, Gary E.

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Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...

360132, B65D 4500

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050979787

ABSTRACT:
An improved sealing apparatus for sealing a disc drive assembly from external contaminants, the sealing apparatus including modifications to a base member and to a top cover member such that these components meet at a clearance gap with the outer surfaces of these components being coplanar in the region of the clearance gap. A sealing element is provided consisting of a planar adhesive film carried on a flexible backing which bridges the clearance gap to seal the interior against external contaminants.

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