公开(公告)号：WO1996036048A1

公开(公告)日：1996-11-14

申请号：PCT/US1996006249

申请日：1996-05-03

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  NICKLOS, Carl, F. ,  JONES, David, E. ,  RICH, Edward, L. ,  BRACKEN, Allen, T. ,  WOODS, Harold ,  BRUDERER, Clark, C.

IPC: G11B19/20

CPC classification number: G11B17/0288 ,  G11B19/00 ,  G11B23/0308

Abstract: A disk drive for writing and reading data to and from a disk contained in a cartridge which is inserted through an opening into the disk drive comprises a motor ring (66) for rotatably mounted in the disk drive and a spindle motor (110) for rotating the disk. The spindle motor (110) is mounted in the motor ring (66) such that rotation of the motor ring (66) moves the spindle motor (110) into and out of engagement with the hub of the disk cartridge. A position transducer (87) provides an output signal (94) indicative of the rotational position of the motor ring (66). A load/eject motor (74) controls the rotation of the motor ring (66) in response to the output signal (94) from the position transducer (87).

Abstract translation: 一种磁盘驱动器，用于向包含在通过盘的驱动器的开口插入的盒中的盘进行数据的读取和读取，该驱动器包括：可旋转地安装在盘驱动器中的马达环（66）和用于旋转的主轴马达（110） 磁盘。 主轴电动机（110）安装在电动机环（66）中，使得电动机环（66）的旋转使主轴电动机（110）移动与盘盒的轮毂接合。 位置传感器（87）提供指示电机环（66）的旋转位置的输出信号（94）。 响应于来自位置传感器（87）的输出信号（94），装载/排出马达（74）控制马达环（66）的旋转。

公开(公告)号：WO1996036045A1

公开(公告)日：1996-11-14

申请号：PCT/US1996006261

申请日：1996-05-03

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  GRIFFITH, David, W. ,  RICH, Edward, L.

IPC: G11B05/54

CPC classification number: G11B21/22 ,  G11B21/16

Abstract: A head loading mechanism (10) for a removable cartridge disk drive comprises a support base (32) fixedly mounted in the drive, and a movable member (12) movably attached to the support base (32) via a pair of elongate flexures (28, 30). The movable member (12) has a ramped surface (14a, 14b, 16a, 16b) adapted to engage a suspension arm (52, 54) at the distal end of an actuator (41). A read/write head (56, 58) is mounted on the suspension arm (52, 54). The movable member (12) moves upon the flexures (28, 30) in tandem with the actuator (41) as it moves toward and away from the edge of a disk (62, 64) in the drive. The movable member (12) carries the suspension arm (52, 54) of the actuator (41) to the edge of the disk (62, 64), at which point the suspension arm (52, 54) can ride up and down the ramped surface (14a, 14b, 16a, 16b) of the movable member (12) in order to load the read/write head (56, 58) onto the surface of the disk (62, 64) and then subsequently unload the read/write head (56, 58).

Abstract translation: 用于可拆卸盒式磁盘驱动器的磁头装载机构（10）包括固定地安装在驱动器中的支撑基座（32）和可移动构件（12），可移动构件通过一对细长弯曲件（28）可移动地附接到支撑基座 ，30）。 可移动构件（12）具有适于接合在致动器（41）的远端处的悬架臂（52,54）的倾斜表面（14a，14b，16a，16b）。 读/写头（56,58）安装在悬架臂（52,54）上。 可移动构件（12）在致动器（41）沿与驱动器中的盘（62,64）的边缘移动并远离驱动器（41）的边缘的同时与挠曲件（28,30）一起移动。 可移动构件（12）将致动器（41）的悬架臂（52,54）承载到盘（62,64）的边缘，在该点处，悬架臂（52,54）可上下移动 以便将读/写头（56,58）加载到盘（62,64）的表面上，然后随后卸载读/写头（56,68）的表面（14a，14b，16a，16b） 写头（56,58）。

公开(公告)号：WO1996028820A1

公开(公告)日：1996-09-19

申请号：PCT/US1996002766

申请日：1996-03-01

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  BRAITHWAITE, David, G. ,  BRUDERER, Clark, C. ,  ALLEN, Gregory, M. ,  THOMPSON, David, A.

IPC: G11B15/04

CPC classification number: G11B20/00152 ,  G11B19/04 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/00695 ,  G11B20/00702 ,  G11B20/00768 ,  G11B23/288

Abstract: A method of inhibiting inadvertent and unauthorized writing and reading of information to and from a storage medium comprises the steps of (a) writing a first code in a predetermined location on the storage medium, the first code being indicative of a first protection mode of the storage medium (112); (b) receiving a command to change the protection mode of the storage medium from the first protection mode to a second protection mode (118); and, in response to the command, (c) writing in the predetermined location on the storage medium, in place of the first code, a second code indicative of the second protection mode (136, 138). A protection mode can inhibit writing to the storage medium, both writing and reading to and from the medium, or neither. Changing of protection modes can also be password protected.

Abstract translation: 一种禁止向存储介质和从存储介质读取和读取信息的方法包括以下步骤：（a）将第一代码写入存储介质上的预定位置，第一代码指示第一保护模式 存储介质（112）; （b）接收将存储介质的保护模式从第一保护模式改变为第二保护模式的命令（118）; 并且响应于该命令，（c）在存储介质上的预定位置代替第一代码写入表示第二保护模式（136,138）的第二代码。 保护模式可以抑制对存储介质的写入，从写入和读取到介质的读取，或者两者都不读写。 更改保护模式也可以受密码保护。

公开(公告)号：WO1996012273A1

公开(公告)日：1996-04-25

申请号：PCT/US1995013449

申请日：1995-10-11

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  BISHOP, Ross, W. ,  BRACKEN, Allen, T. ,  BRIGGS, John, C. ,  GRIFFITH, David, W. ,  JONES, David, E. ,  NICKLOS, Carl, F. ,  PATTERSON, Robert, S. ,  SONDEREGGER, Ralph, L.

IPC: G11B05/54

CPC classification number: G11B5/54 ,  G11B5/41 ,  G11B5/4806

Abstract: In a magnetic disk drive, heads (18,19) are loaded and unloaded onto a magnetic disk (14) by wings (43, 44) attached in close proximity to the magnetic heads (18, 19). The wings (43, 44) ride on opposed profiles (41, 41A, 42, 42A) to separate the heads (18, 19) so that they can travel on either side of the disk (14) and the heads (18, 19) are then brought together properly onto the disk (14). As the heads (18, 19) are withdrawn from the disk (14), they are separated by the opposed profiles (42, 42A) and then the heads (18, 19) are parked on a cleaning pad (48).

Abstract translation: 在磁盘驱动器中，磁头（18,19）通过附接在磁头（18,19）附近的翼（43,44）装载和卸载到磁盘（14）上。 翼（43,44）骑在相对的轮廓（41,41A，42,42A）上以分离头（18,19），使得它们可以在盘（14）的任一侧和头部（18,19）上行进 ）被正确地组合在盘（14）上。 当头（18,19）从盘（14）中取出时，它们被相对的轮廓（42,42A）分开，然后将头（18,19）停放在清洁垫（48）上。

公开(公告)号：WO1995024071A1

公开(公告)日：1995-09-08

申请号：PCT/US1995002339

申请日：1995-02-27

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  RABIN, Steve ,  HANSON, Kirk, D. ,  PERONA, Mark, W.

IPC: H02P06/04

CPC classification number: H02P6/16

Abstract: A motor control system employing a single Hall sensor (2) providing a position feedback signal to a control circuit (10) is disclosed. The control circuit includes a tach counter circuit (12), a ramp mode circuit (14), an interpolation circuit (16), and a commutation logic circuit (18). Drive signals are output to the motor windings by the commutation logic circuit (18). The control state defining the drive signals is advanced on the basis of the estimated rotor position. The estimate of the rotor position is determined by linearly interpolating between Hall signal transitions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用向控制电路（10）提供位置反馈信号的单个霍尔传感器（2）的电动机控制系统。 控制电路包括缓冲计数器电路（12），斜坡模式电路（14），内插电路（16）和换向逻辑电路（18）。 驱动信号由换向逻辑电路（18）输出到电机绕组。 基于估计的转子位置来提前定义驱动信号的控制状态。 通过在霍尔信号转换之间线性内插来确定转子位置的估计。

公开(公告)号：WO1998045842A1

公开(公告)日：1998-10-15

申请号：PCT/US1997021384

申请日：1997-11-19

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  McGRATH, Michael, C. ,  FAHEY, James, D. ,  TAYLOR, David, A.

IPC: G11B23/03

CPC classification number: G11B23/0316

Abstract: A data recording cartridge that includes a shell that protects a data recording medium from damage and from particulate contamination is disclosed. When the cartridge is in a closed position, the top shell and bottom shell form a seal to exclude particulate matter from the data recording medium. Because the seal encloses the perimeter of the data recording medium, both internally generated and external particulates do not contaminate the data recording medium. A drive for opening and operating the cartridge is also disclosed. Another aspect of the present invention includes a hub having an enlarged center hollow, and a spindle motor having a top protrusion that fits into the enlarged center hollow. A spindle motor top bearing juts into the underside of a cavity created by the protrusion, thereby more efficiently using vertical space.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种数据记录盒，其包括保护数据记录介质免受损坏和颗粒污染的外壳。 当盒处于关闭位置时，顶壳和底壳形成密封，以从数据记录介质排除颗粒物质。 由于密封件包围数据记录介质的周边，所以内部生成的和外部的微粒都不会污染数据记录介质。 还公开了用于打开和操作盒的驱动器。 本发明的另一方面包括具有放大的中空空心的毂，以及具有装配到扩大中心空心中的顶部突起的主轴电机。 主轴电机顶部轴承突出到由突起产生的空腔的下侧，从而更有效地使用垂直空间。

公开(公告)号：WO1998045839A1

公开(公告)日：1998-10-15

申请号：PCT/US1997021377

申请日：1997-11-19

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  FAHEY, James, D. ,  McGRATH, Michael, C. ,  TAYLOR, David, A.

IPC: G11B17/022

CPC classification number: G11B19/2009 ,  G11B17/028 ,  G11B17/049 ,  G11B23/0035 ,  G11B23/0316 ,  G11B23/0317 ,  G11B33/14

Abstract: A disk hub for a removable cartridge is disclosed that has an enlarged center hollow, and a spindle motor is also disclosed that has a top protrusion that fits into the enlarged center hollow. The center hollow and protrusion have diameters at least as large as the outside diameter of a spindle motor top bearing. While the spindle motor is engaged to the hub, the top bearing projects into the center hollow, thereby efficiently using vertical space.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于可移除盒的盘毂，其具有放大的中空空心，并且还公开了一种主轴电动机，其具有装配到扩大的中心空心中的顶部突起。 中心中空和突起具有至少与主轴电机顶部轴承的外径一样大的直径。 当主轴电机接合到轮毂时，顶部轴承突出到中心空心中，从而有效地使用垂直空间。

公开(公告)号：WO1998021715A1

公开(公告)日：1998-05-22

申请号：PCT/US1997018540

申请日：1997-10-15

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  BRIGGS, John, C. ,  PATTERSON, Robert, S. ,  DEWEY, Jason

IPC: G11B05/55

CPC classification number: G11B5/4853 ,  G11B5/11 ,  G11B5/5521 ,  G11B7/08582 ,  G11B21/02 ,  G11B21/16 ,  G11B23/0007 ,  H02K1/17 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  H02K41/0358

Abstract: A voice coil actuator return path and a slotted flex circuit member for a linear actuator (70) of a disk drive (110). The outer return path (72) is formed from laminations of low carbon steel and supports and positions a central guide track (53) on which a carriage assembly (50) slides. The outer return path (72) is oriented in a rectangle that is coupled to a disk drive and includes an aperture (78) through which a portion of the carriage assembly passes. A flex circuit member (10), which electrically connects the read/write heads (52A and 52B), includes a slot (25) that enables the central guide track (53) to pass through, thereby enabling connection to the carriage assembly near a central axis (40) of the carriage (50). The flex circuit member (10) has a center of mass and center of force approximately equally distributed on each side of a vertical plane passing through a centerline of the central guide track.

Abstract translation: 音圈致动器返回路径和用于盘驱动器（110）的线性致动器（70）的开槽弯曲电路构件。 外部返回路径（72）由低碳钢的叠片形成，并且支撑并定位托架组件（50）在其上滑动的中心导轨（53）。 外部返回路径（72）被定向成矩形，其被连接到盘驱动器，并且包括孔（78），滑架组件的一部分穿过该孔。 将读/写磁头（52A和52B）电连接的柔性电路部件（10）包括能够使中心导轨（53）穿过的狭槽（25），从而使得能够连接到支架组件 滑架（50）的中心轴（40）。 柔性电路构件（10）具有大致均匀分布在通过中心导轨的中心线的垂直平面的每一侧上的力的中心和中心。

公开(公告)号：WO1997017806A1

公开(公告)日：1997-05-15

申请号：PCT/US1996017021

申请日：1996-10-23

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  MA, Yiping ,  JONES, David, E.

IPC: H04N07/18

CPC classification number: G01B11/167 ,  G01B9/08 ,  G11B17/32 ,  G11B21/00 ,  G11B33/10

Abstract: System (100) and method for determining displacement or alteration of flexible media (220) under different operating conditions. The system includes a reference pattern (130) which is projected onto the surface of the flexible media (220). The modes of displacement can then be visualized by viewing the reference pattern reflected from the surface of the flexible media.

Abstract translation: 用于确定在不同操作条件下柔性介质（220）的位移或改变的系统（100）和方法。 该系统包括投影到柔性介质（220）的表面上的参考图案（130）。 然后可以通过观察从柔性介质的表面反射的参考图案来显现位移模式。

公开(公告)号：WO1996041344A1

公开(公告)日：1996-12-19

申请号：PCT/US1996009438

申请日：1996-06-06

Applicant: IOMEGA CORPORATION

Inventor： IOMEGA CORPORATION ,  SCHICK, Brian, R. ,  BRACKEN, Allen, T. ,  RICH, Edward, L. ,  SUMNER, Wayne, A.

IPC: G11B23/03

CPC classification number: G11B23/0312 ,  G11B23/0306 ,  G11B23/0308 ,  G11B23/0323

Abstract: A cartridge for a magnetic disk drive has a clamping mechanism which is actuated as the door (23) to the cartridge is closed when the cartridge is removed from the drive. The door covers the openings through which the cartridge is accessed by read/write heads. When the cartridge is removed from the drive, the mechanism (26) of the present invention clamps the recording disk against the cartridge shell to prevent rattle, which might otherwise damage the recording disk.

Abstract translation: 用于磁盘驱动器的盒式磁带具有夹紧机构，当从驱动器移除盒时，当夹子的门（23）被关闭时，该夹紧机构被致动。 门覆盖了通过读/写头访问盒的开口。 当墨盒从驱动器上取出时，本发明的机构（26）将记录盘夹在墨盒外壳上，以防止可能会损坏记录盘的拨浪鼓。