公开(公告)号：WO1992009036A1

公开(公告)日：1992-05-29

申请号：PCT/US1991008061

申请日：1991-10-29

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  SQUIRES, John P. ,  SANDER, Charles, M. ,  KEELER, Stanton, M. ,  CLAY, Donald, W.

IPC: G06F13/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0613 ,  G06F3/0619 ,  G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/0676 ,  G06F2003/0692 ,  G11B5/5578

Abstract: A disk drive architecture (10) controls the transfer of data between a host processor interface (50) and a recording media that includes one or more disk surfaces (14) for storing data. A low-level data controller controls the transfer of data between the disk surfaces (14) and a data buffer. An interface controller (52) controls the transfer of data between the host interface (50) and the data buffer. An arbiter and buffer controller (32, 34), responsive to data transfer requests from the low-level and interface controllers, arbitrates data storage and retrieval access of the data buffer. The low-level and interface controllers operate substantially independent of one another in performing their respective control operations. Consequently, data is transferred bi-directionnally through the data buffer at the optimum timing for both controllers.

Abstract translation: 磁盘驱动器架构（10）控制主机处理器接口（50）和包括用于存储数据的一个或多个磁盘表面（14）的记录介质之间的数据传送。 低级数据控制器控制磁盘表面（14）和数据缓冲器之间的数据传输。 接口控制器（52）控制主机接口（50）和数据缓冲器之间的数据传输。 响应于来自低级和接口控制器的数据传输请求的仲裁器和缓冲器控制器（32,34）对数据缓冲器的数据存储和检索访问进行仲裁。 低电平和接口控制器在执行各自的控制操作时基本上彼此独立地进行操作。 因此，数据在两个控制器的最佳定时通过数据缓冲器双向传输。

公开(公告)号：WO1991006096A1

公开(公告)日：1991-05-02

申请号：PCT/US1990004762

申请日：1990-08-22

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  SQUIRES, John, P.

IPC: G11B05/596

CPC classification number: G11B5/59622 ,  G11B21/106 ,  Y10S360/901 ,  Y10S360/903

Abstract: The disk drive system (10) includes an actuator (16), responsive to an adjacent value, for adjusting the position of a data head (20) with respect to data tracks (22) located on the surface of a disk (12), and a controller (24) coupled to the data head (20) and to the actuator (16). The controller (24) receives servo information read from the surface of the disk (12) by the data head (20). In turn, the controller (24) determines an adjustment value to be applied to the actuator (16). The adjustment value is calculated dependent on a predetermined variable gain factor. Where the controller (24) determines the position of the head (20) is oscillating about the center line of a predetermined data track at a frequency above a predetermined frequency, the controller (24) reduces the gain factor applied in determining the adjustment value.

公开(公告)号：WO1991002349A1

公开(公告)日：1991-02-21

申请号：PCT/US1990004024

申请日：1990-07-18

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  STEFANSKY, Frederick, Mark ,  ANDREWS, Michael, Kenneth

IPC: G11B05/012

CPC classification number: G11B33/1446 ,  G11B5/5526 ,  G11B5/5565 ,  G11B5/5582 ,  G11B5/596 ,  G11B21/083 ,  G11B21/12 ,  G11B21/22 ,  G11B25/043 ,  G11B33/1466

Abstract: A two and one half inch form factor disk drive (18). The two and one half inch form factor is established by providing the disk drive (18) with a length equal to the width of a 3-1/2 inch disk drive and a width equal to half of the length of a 3-1/2 inch disk drive. The disk drive (18) includes a disk (44) having a diameter of approximately 2.6 inches (65 mm) and weighs approximately 6 ounces. The disk drive (18) includes a base (20), formed of molded plastic or metal, and a cover (24), also formed of molded plastic or metal. A sealed, controlled environment is established between the base and cover by providing a gasket (322) between the base (20) and cover (24). Use of a metal base (20) and cover (24) provide isolation from the noisy environment of a computer. A closed-loop, embedded servo tracking system (36) provides a large storage capacity relative to the area of storage media available.

Abstract translation: 两个半英寸外形尺寸的磁盘驱动器（18）。 通过提供具有等于3-1 / 2英寸磁盘驱动器的宽度的长度的磁盘驱动器（18）和等于3-1 / 2英寸磁盘驱动器的长度的一半的宽度来建立两个半英寸外形尺寸， 2寸磁盘驱动器。 磁盘驱动器（18）包括具有约2.6英寸（65mm）直径并且重约6盎司的盘（44）。 磁盘驱动器（18）包括由模制塑料或金属形成的基座（20）和也由模制塑料或金属形成的盖（24）。 通过在基座（20）和盖（24）之间提供垫圈（322），在基座和盖子之间建立密封的可控环境。 使用金属基座（20）和盖（24）可以提供与计算机嘈杂环境的隔离。 闭环嵌入式伺服跟踪系统（36）相对于可用存储介质的区域提供了大的存储容量。

公开(公告)号：WO1990005359A1

公开(公告)日：1990-05-17

申请号：PCT/US1989004835

申请日：1989-10-27

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  STEFANSKY, Frederick, Mark

IPC: G11B05/54

CPC classification number: G11B21/22

Abstract: A magnetic parking device (12) for a disk drive (30) includes a magnet (14) and a member (18) for containing the magnetic field (118) produced by the magnet (14). The magnetic field containing member (18) has an air gap (22) which is substantially parallel to the magnet flux lines (116) of the magnetic field (118) outside of the gap (22). The device (12) magnetically captures a magnetically permeable capture member (100) provided on the actuator (50) of a disk drive without contacting the capture member (100) and only when the capture member (100) enters the gap (22) in the magnetic field containing member (18).

Abstract translation: 用于盘驱动器（30）的磁性停车装置（12）包括磁体（14）和用于容纳由磁体（14）产生的磁场（118）的部件（18）。 磁场容纳构件（18）具有与间隙（22）外部的磁场（118）的磁通量线（116）基本平行的气隙（22）。 设备（12）磁性捕获设置在盘驱动器的致动器（50）上的导磁捕获构件（100），而不与捕获构件（100）接触，并且仅当捕获构件（100）进入间隙（22）时 所述磁场容纳部件（18）。

公开(公告)号：WO1988009551A1

公开(公告)日：1988-12-01

申请号：PCT/US1988001721

申请日：1988-05-24

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  STEFANSKY, Frederick, Mark ,  BAGNELL, Glade, N.

IPC: G11B17/00

CPC classification number: G11B23/021 ,  G11B33/08 ,  G11B33/1433

Abstract: A disk drive assembly (26) which is resistant to physical shocks and thermally caused distortion, including an end plate (30), a casing (34) attached to the end plate (30), and a base plate (32) enclosed in the casing (34) and mounted to the end plate (30). The base plate (32) supports a rotatable disk (36) and an actuator assembly (38) for reading information from and recording information on the disk (36). The end plate (30) and the casing (34) form a seal (64) to provide a controlled environment within the casing (34) and the base plate (32) is attached to the end plate (30) in the controlled environment.

Abstract translation: 一种能够抵抗物理冲击和热引起变形的磁盘驱动器组件（26），包括端板（30），附接到端板（30）的壳体（34）和封闭在其中的基板（32） 壳体（34）并且安装到端板（30）。 基板（32）支撑用于从盘（36）读取信息并记录信息的可旋转盘（36）和致动器组件（38）。 端板（30）和壳体（34）形成密封件（64），以在壳体（34）内提供受控的环境，并且在受控环境中基板（32）附接到端板（30）。

公开(公告)号：WO1996023305A1

公开(公告)日：1996-08-01

申请号：PCT/US1996000379

申请日：1996-01-11

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  YIP, Jolland, S. ,  CHANG, Dar-Der ,  SONU, Gene, Ho ,  HO, Jeng

IPC: G11B27/30

CPC classification number: G11B5/012 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B27/3027

Abstract: A disk drive comprises a storage disk mounted for rotation, a head having separate read and write transducers arranged in separate respective read and write gaps, and a rotary actuator for mounting the head for reading and writing data from and to the storage disk. The rotary actuator causes a skew angle between the read and write gaps and the data tracks during read and write operations. The storage disk comprises a magnetizable surface having a plurality of circumferentially extending data tracks defined on the magnetizable surface. Each data track includes at least one data sector comprising a data field for storing data and control information for use in reading the data sector. Each data track further includes a write ID field containing data sector identification information for reading by the read transducer of the head during a write operation of the data sector and a read ID field containing data sector identification information for reading the read transducer of the head during a read operation of the data sector. The write ID field is arranged in the respective data track at a position radially offset from the data sector, as a function of the skew angle such that the read gap is centered over the write ID field when the write gap is centered over the at least one data sector. The write ID field includes control information for use in reading the write ID field. The read ID field is arranged within the data sector such that the control information of the data sector is used for reading the read ID field.

Abstract translation: 磁盘驱动器包括安装用于旋转的存储盘，具有分开的读取和写入换能器的磁头，分离的各自的读取和写入间隙以及用于安装用于从存储盘读取和写入数据的磁头的旋转致动器。 在读取和写入操作期间，旋转执行器在读取和写入间隙与数据轨道之间产生偏斜角度。 存储盘包括可磁化表面，其具有限定在可磁化表面上的多个周向延伸的数据轨道。 每个数据磁道包括至少一个数据扇区，包括用于存储用于读取数据扇区的数据和控制信息的数据字段。 每个数据轨道还包括写入ID字段，该写​​入ID字段包含数据扇区标识信息，用于在数据扇区的写入操作期间由读取的读取的换能器读取数据扇区标识信息;以及读取ID字段，其包含数据扇区识别信息，用于读取头读取的换能器 数据扇区的读操作。 写入ID字段被布置在相对于数据扇区的径向偏移的位置处的相应数据轨道中，作为偏斜角度的函数，使得当写入间隙至少在中心时，读取间隙位于写入ID字段的中心 一个数据部门。 写入ID字段包括用于读取写入ID字段的控制信息。 读取ID字段被布置在数据扇区内，使得数据扇区的控制信息用于读取读取ID字段。

公开(公告)号：WO1996019799A2

公开(公告)日：1996-06-27

申请号：PCT/US1995016499

申请日：1995-12-19

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  MOORE, John ,  LARSEN, Keith

IPC: G11B05/588

CPC classification number: G11B5/584

Abstract: A system to write a servo signal pattern onto a recording medium incorporating a transducer with a full-width write head, and one or more slotted erase head(s). The full-width write head is used to record signals across the full width of the recording medium; the erase head(s) is used to erase "nulls" in the servo signal pattern. The resulting servo pattern has an extremely good match of signal characteristics between the different portions of the resulting signal pattern, since the recorded patterns were all written in the same pass by the same write head. The use of precisely fabricated and aligned erase head(s) results in a very accurate signal pattern.

Abstract translation: 一种将伺服信号图案写入到具有全宽写入头的换能器的记录介质和一个或多个开槽的擦除头上的系统。 全宽写入头用于在记录介质的整个宽度上记录信号; 擦除头用于擦除伺服信号模式中的“零点”。 所得到的伺服模式在所得到的信号模式的不同部分之间具有非常好的信号特性匹配，因为所记录的模式全部以相同的写头写入相同的遍历。 精确制造和对准的擦除头的使用导致非常精确的信号图案。

公开(公告)号：WO1996018192A1

公开(公告)日：1996-06-13

申请号：PCT/US1995016209

申请日：1995-12-08

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  SHRINKLE, Louis, J.

IPC: G11B20/10

CPC classification number: G11B20/1403

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in a disk drive system for providing a write clock having the same frequency and phase of the data included the format portion of the record into which data is to be written. A phase locked loop (11, 30) acquires the frequency and phase from the read format portion of the record and then maintains that frequency and phase as the write clock during the writing of the data portion into the record. The data written into the data portion of the record will have the same frequency and phase as the data in the format portion of that record.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供具有相同数据频率和相位的写入时钟的磁盘驱动器系统的装置和方法，包括要写入数据的记录的格式部分。 锁相环（11,30）从记录的读取格式部分获取频率和相位，然后在将数据部分写入记录期间将该频率和相位保持为写入时钟。 写入记录的数据部分的数据将具有与该记录的格式部分中的数据相同的频率和相位。

公开(公告)号：WO1996015528A1

公开(公告)日：1996-05-23

申请号：PCT/US1995014777

申请日：1995-11-09

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  MILO, Richard, K. ,  GREEN, Gerald, C. ,  ROTTENBURG, John, M.

IPC: G11B05/53

CPC classification number: G11B5/538 ,  G11B15/61 ,  G11B15/615

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for engaging a magnetic tape with a transducer at a read/write zone for achieving consistent head-to-tape coupling throughout the intended recording location, especially at the edges of the tape. The transducer, located on the end face of the rotating transducer carrier, reads and writes arcuate information tracks generally laterally across the tape. The transducer traces a substantially circular transducing path through the read/write zone with the axis of rotation corresponding substantially to the center of the transducing path. A tape support system generally adjacent to the read/write zone positions the tape so that the transducer penetrates into a tape surface along a read/write location.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在读/写区接触磁带与换能器的方法和设备，用于在所需记录位置提供恒定的头到带耦合，以及 特别是在乐队的边缘。 位于其旋转支撑件的一个面上的换能器在通常横向于带的弯曲轨道上读取和写入。 换能器在读/写区内描述转换路径，其转动轴线基本上对应于转换轨迹的中心。 与读取/写入区域基本连续的卷筒纸引导系统定位卷筒纸以允许换能器沿读取/写入位置穿透卷筒纸的表面。

公开(公告)号：WO1995034068A1

公开(公告)日：1995-12-14

申请号：PCT/US1995007417

申请日：1995-06-09

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  SPEARS, Jesse ,  NAYAK, Ashok ,  BOLT, Michael

IPC: G11B15/26

CPC classification number: G11B15/26 ,  G11B15/67521

Abstract: A tape drive having a novel capstan motor assembly for advancing and rewinding a data tape. The capstan motor assembly according to the present invention includes a motor, a gear assembly and an idler. The gear assembly has a driver gear and a driven gear for transmitting motor torque from the motor to the idler. A portion of the idler is in contact with a capstan belt wheel within the cartridge. The idler rotates the capstan belt wheel, which in turn moves the data tape past the recording area. The gear train allows the motor force to be transmitted to the capstan belt wheel without slippage between the drive roller and the idler normally occurring in conventional capstan motor assemblies.

Abstract translation: 具有用于推进和倒带数据带的新颖的主导轴马达组件的磁带机。 根据本发明的主导轴马达组件包括马达，齿轮组件和惰轮。 齿轮组件具有驱动齿轮和用于将电机扭矩从电动机传递到惰轮的从动齿轮。 惰轮的一部分与盒内的主导轮皮带轮接触。 惰轮旋转主导轮皮带轮，从而使数据带移动通过记录区域。 齿轮系允许马达力传递到主导轮皮带轮，而不会在传统的主导轴马达组件中通常发生的驱动辊和惰轮之间滑动。