Disk drive gimbal having reduced residual stress and related...

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2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Evans, Jefferson (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head mounting

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C360S245800

Reexamination Certificate

active

07957100

ABSTRACT:
A disk drive gimbal, an apparatus, and a related method of manufacture, wherein the disk drive gimbal includes a strut having a trace with a zig-zag shape. The trace is made from conducting material, and the zig-zag shape is configured to provide a level of stress relief to the conducting material that is included in the trace.

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