公开(公告)号：WO1996024932A1

公开(公告)日：1996-08-15

申请号：PCT/US1996001488

申请日：1996-02-07

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  PHAM, Bac, V.

IPC: G11B20/10

CPC classification number: G11B27/36 ,  G11B20/10009

Abstract: A read channel is described for use in a storage device including a storage medium (22a-d) for storing data, an interactive element (24a-h) for reading information from and writing information on the storage medium (22a-d) and a processor (35) for performing control functions in the storage device. The read channel comprises a set of electronic components (50-64) for receiving and processing information read by the interactive element from the storage medium. Each component of the set of electronic components includes an output and is coupled in a predetermined arrangement to other components of the set of electronic components. A data capture circuit (68) includes an input circuit (200) and an output circuit (202) with the intput circuit being coupled to the output of each component of the set of electronic components, and the output circuit being coupled to the input circuit to capture a signal from a preselected one of the outputs coupled to the input circuit. The output circuit (202) is adaptable to transfer the acquired signal to the processor (35).

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于包括用于存储数据的存储介质（22a-d）的存储设备的读通道，用于从存储介质（22a-d）读取信息和向存储介质（22a-d）写入信息的交互元件（24a-h） 处理器（35），用于在存储装置中执行控制功能。 读通道包括一组用于从存储介质接收和处理由交互元件读取的信息的电子部件（50-64）。 该组电子部件的每个部件包括一个输出端并以预定的布置耦合到该组电子部件的其它部件。 数据捕获电路（68）包括输入电路（200）和输出电路（202），其中输入电路耦合到该组电子部件的每个部件的输出，并且输出电路耦合到输入电路 以捕获来自耦合到输入电路的输出中的预选的一个的信号。 输出电路（202）适于将获取的信号传送到处理器（35）。

公开(公告)号：WO1996024927A1

公开(公告)日：1996-08-15

申请号：PCT/US1996001364

申请日：1996-02-01

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  TANG, Xiaoxia ,  CHEN, Ga-Lane

IPC: G11B05/66

CPC classification number: G11B5/3967 ,  G11B5/1278 ,  G11B5/3903 ,  G11B5/66 ,  G11B2005/0016 ,  G11B2005/0029 ,  Y10S428/90 ,  Y10S428/928 ,  Y10T428/12465 ,  Y10T428/12632 ,  Y10T428/12861 ,  Y10T428/12875 ,  Y10T428/24975 ,  Y10T428/265

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved multi-layer magnetic recording media and magnetoresistive drive systems incorporating the same. In particular, multi-layer media including alternating layers of cobalt or cobalt alloys and a precious metal, such as palladium or platinum, and a process to manufacture such media, are disclosed. Media in accordance with the invention generally include a substrate, a nucleating layer, a lattice, and a protective layer. In certain embodiments, the substrate is polished aluminum. In other embodiments, the thickness of the nucleating layer is thicker than 100 ANGSTROM , and in certain embodiments between about 200 and about 600 ANGSTROM . The lattice, generally includes bilayers of cobalt (or an alloy thereof) and palladium or platinum. The thickness of the cobalt layers are between about 1.5 ANGSTROM and 10 ANGSTROM , or between about 2 ANGSTROM and 7 ANGSTROM , or between about 3 ANGSTROM and 5 ANGSTROM . The thickness of the palladium or platinum layers are between about 5 ANGSTROM and 15 ANGSTROM , or between about 7 ANGSTROM and 12 ANGSTROM , or between about 8 ANGSTROM and 11 ANGSTROM . The number of layers in the lattice (33), or its periodicity, is between about 10 and 30 or between about 15 and 25. In certain embodiments, the thickness of the lattice (33) and the nucleating layer (32) do not exceed 1500 ANGSTROM . The invention also provides a novel information storage device that includes a ring write head and a magnetoresistive (MR) read head in combination with a vertical recording media with perpendicular anisotropy exceeding 2 X 10 erg/cc and coercivity as high as 5000 Oe. Also provided is an improved MR read head. The improvement includes a physical offset in the MR element, such that the element is offset from perpendicular to the media.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及改进的多层磁记录介质和结合其的磁阻驱动系统。 特别地，公开了包括钴或钴合金的交替层和贵金属如钯或铂的多层介质以及制造这种介质的方法。 根据本发明的介质通常包括基底，成核层，晶格和保护层。 在某些实施例中，基底是抛光铝。 在其它实施方案中，成核层的厚度比100厚，在某些实施方案中为约200至约600。 晶格通常包括钴（或其合金）和钯或铂的双层。 钴层的厚度介于约1.5安培和10安培之间，或介于约2安格姆与7安士之间，或约3安格姆和5安士之间。 钯或铂层的厚度在约5 ANGSTROM和15 ANGSTROM之间，或介于约7 ANGSTROM和12 ANGSTROM之间，或介于约8 ANGSTROM和11 ANGSTROM之间。 晶格（33）中的层数或其周期为约10至30或约15至25之间。在某些实施例中，晶格（33）和成核层（32）的厚度不超过 1500 ANGSTROM。 本发明还提供了一种新颖的信息存储装置，其包括环形写入头和磁阻（MR）读取头，其结合垂直记录介质，垂直各向异性超过2×10 6 / g / cc，矫顽力高达5000Oe 。 还提供了改进的MR读取头。 该改进包括MR元件中的物理偏移，使得元件与介质垂直偏移。

公开(公告)号：WO1996019801A1

公开(公告)日：1996-06-27

申请号：PCT/US1995016272

申请日：1995-12-18

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  CHA, Ellis, Taeho ,  LEE, Jia-Kuen, Jerry

IPC: G11B05/60

CPC classification number: G11B5/6005

Abstract: A sub-ambient pressure, air bearing slider is disclosed for positioning a magnetic read/write head proximately to a rotating disk. The slider includes first and second rails extending along the side of the slider facing the rotating disk from a leading edge of the slider to a trailing edge of the slider. Each rail has a thigh region extending at an angle from the leading edge to a lateral side of the slider, a foot region extending at an angle from a lateral side of the slider toward the trailing edge of the slider, and a knee region at a lateral side of the slider coupled between the foot and thigh regions. Recesses are provided to shape the first and second rails. A central recess provides a volume for sub-ambient pressure. One or more tails can be placed within the central region to prevent the shifting of pressure completely to one side of the slider. The design of the first and second rails leads to a more uniform flying height for the slider and magnetic head over all tracks of the disk.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种低环境压力的空气轴承滑块，用于将磁读/写头靠近旋转盘定位。 该滑动器包括沿滑块面向旋转盘的一侧从滑块的前缘延伸到滑动件的后缘的第一和第二轨道。 每个轨道具有从滑块的前缘到侧面一定角度延伸的大腿区域，从滑块的横向侧向滑块的后缘以一定角度延伸的脚区域，以及位于滑块的后边缘处的膝盖区域 滑块的横向侧面联接在脚和大腿区域之间。 提供凹部以形成第一和第二导轨。 中央凹槽提供了低于环境压力的体积。 一个或多个尾部可以放置在中心区域内，以防止压力完全移动到滑块的一侧。 第一和第二轨道的设计导致滑块和磁头在盘的所有轨道上的更均匀的飞行高度。

公开(公告)号：WO1996004656A1

公开(公告)日：1996-02-15

申请号：PCT/US1995009479

申请日：1995-07-28

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  LIN, Joseph

IPC: G11B25/04

CPC classification number: G11B25/043

Abstract: A disk drive including voice coil magnet plates formed integrally with the base and/or cover of the disk drive. During the fabrication process, the steel magnet plates are placed in proper position in the base and cover die casting, and then the molten aluminum is injected to form the base and cover. As result, the magnet plates are integral with the base and cover and no fluid leakage can occur around the boundary between the top magnet and cover, or around the boundary between the bottom magnet and base. Thus, the disk drive is sealed against the external environment.

Abstract translation: 一种磁盘驱动器，包括与盘驱动器的基座和/或盖一体形成的音圈磁盘。 在制造过程中，将钢磁板置于基座和盖体压铸件的适当位置，然后注入熔融铝以形成基座和盖板。 结果，磁体板与基座和盖子是一体的，并且在顶部磁体和盖子之间的边界周围，或者在底部磁体和底部之间的边界周围不会发生流体泄漏。 因此，磁盘驱动器被密封抵抗外部环境。

公开(公告)号：WO1995025298A1

公开(公告)日：1995-09-21

申请号：PCT/US1995002773

申请日：1995-03-10

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  ANDERSON, Steve

IPC: G06F03/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0601 ,  G06F2003/0691

Abstract: A data buffer monitor apparatus which monitors the space availability in WRITE buffer and the number of sectors available for transfer in the READ buffer and generates the OK TO TRANSFER signal. The data buffer monitor apparatus includes a READ buffer monitor, a WRITE buffer monitor and a transfer controller. The READ buffer monitor monitors the total number of sectors stored in the READ buffer, the number of sectors in the READ buffer available for transfer to the host and generates a READ OK TO TRANSFER signal if the sectors for a requested READ operation are stored in the READ buffer. The WRITE buffer monitor monitors the total number of sectors in the WRITE buffer and generates a WRITE OK TO TRANSFER signal if the WRITE monitor determines that a requested WRITE operation can be performed. The transfer controller in response to either the READ OK TO TRANSFER signal being generated by the READ buffer monitor if a READ operation has been requested or the WRITE OK TO TRANSFER signal being generated by the WRITE buffer monitor if a WRITE operation has been requested generates an OK TO TRANSFER signal indicating the requested READ or WRITE operation transfer of sectors to and from the disk drive system may be performed by the disk drive.

Abstract translation: 一种数据缓冲器监视装置，用于监视写入缓冲器中的空间可用性以及可用于在READ缓冲器中传输的扇区数，并产生OK TO TRANSFER信号。 数据缓冲器监视器装置包括读缓冲器监视器，写缓冲器监视器和传送控制器。 READ缓冲器监视器监视读缓冲器中存储的扇区总数，可用于传送到主机的READ缓冲区中的扇区数，并且如果所请求的READ操作的扇区被存储在主机中，则产生READ OK TO TRANSFER信号 读缓冲区。 WRITE缓冲区监视器监视WRITE缓冲区中的扇区总数，并且如果WRITE监视器确定可以执行所请求的WRITE操作，则产生WRITE OK TO TRANSFER信号。 如果已经请求了READ操作，或者由WRITE缓冲区监视器产生WRITE OK TO TRANSFER信号，如果请求了WRITE操作，则转移控制器响应于READ缓冲器监视器产生的READ OK TO TRANSFER信号， 可以通过磁盘驱动器来执行指示扇区到磁盘驱动器系统的请求的READ或WRITE操作传送的OK TO TRANSFER信号。

公开(公告)号：WO1995023410A1

公开(公告)日：1995-08-31

申请号：PCT/US1995002402

申请日：1995-02-23

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  GREEN, Robert

IPC: G11B17/02

CPC classification number: G11B17/02 ,  G11B17/038

Abstract: A disk drive including a disk clamp for clamping one or more disks within the disk drive. The clamp is comprised of a dual member construction which provides a substantially uniform contact pressure at the circular line of contact between the clamp and the disk. The clamp includes an inner ring surrounding and fixedly attached to the hub of the disk drive. The inner ring preferably does not contact the disk. An outer ring is provided having a first portion underneath the inner ring and a second portion provided axially outward from the inner ring. The second portion of the outer ring contacts the disk in a substantially circular line of contact. The inner ring further includes a plurality of threaded holes, through which a plurality of set screws are provided. The screws, when sufficiently threaded through the holes, exert a pressure on the outer ring, which pressure is uniformly transmitted to the disks to secure the disks within the drive.

Abstract translation: 磁盘驱动器，包括用于夹紧磁盘驱动器内的一个或多个磁盘的磁盘夹。 夹具由双构件结构构成，其在夹具和盘之间的圆形接触线处提供基本上均匀的接触压力。 夹具包括围绕并固定地附接到盘驱动器的轮毂的内环。 内圈优选不接触盘。 外环设置有内环下方的第一部分和从内环轴向向外设置的第二部分。 外环的第二部分以大致圆形的接触线接触盘。 内环还包括多个螺纹孔，多个固定螺钉通过该孔提供。 当螺钉足够穿过孔时，螺钉在外圈施加压力，该压力被均匀地传递到盘上以将盘固定在驱动器内。

公开(公告)号：WO1995016989A1

公开(公告)日：1995-06-22

申请号：PCT/US1994014115

申请日：1994-12-08

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  PATRICK, Paul, R. ,  WONG, Walter

IPC: G11B19/28

CPC classification number: G11B19/20 ,  G11B19/28

Abstract: A control system and method for controlling the speed of the spindle motor rotating disks in a disk drive system where the transducers ride or fly upon a medium, air or some other viscous substance between said disks and said transducers thereby exerting a load upon said spindle motor, said load having a non uniform profile across the disks from the inner diameter to the outer diameter of said disks where said load at any location across said disk is a function of the type of medium upon which said transducers rides or files above said disks, said location itself and the physical environment being experienced by said medium at any given instant of time. The control system comprises storage means for storing speed control data for defining the power to be applied to the spindle motor to maintain the spindle motor at a desired speed as a function of the presently selected track address and a control means for selecting the speed control data for a presently selected track address and providing the speed control data to the spindle control system such that the speed of the spindle motor is maintained at the specified speed. The method comprises the steps of a) generating speed data for maintaining the spindle motor at a specified speed as a function of the track being addressed by the disk drive system; b) storing the speed data in a first table in a memory in the disk drive system; c) retrieving the stored speed data for the track presently being addressed by the disk drive system; and d) providing the retrieved speed data to the speed control means for controlling the speed of the spindle motor.

Abstract translation: 一种控制系统和方法，用于控制磁盘驱动器系统中的主轴电机旋转盘的速度，其中换能器在介质，空气或所述盘和所述换能器之间的一些其它粘性物质上飞行或飞行，从而对所述主轴电机施加负载 所述负载具有从所述盘的内径到所述盘的内径到所述盘的非均匀轮廓，其中在所述盘的任何位置处的所述负载是所述换能器在所述盘上的所述介质的类型的函数， 所述位置本身和所述介质在任何给定时刻经历的物理环境。 控制系统包括存储装置，用于存储用于定义要施加到主轴电机的功率的速度控制数据，以将主轴电动机保持在所需速度，作为当前选择的轨道地址的函数;以及控制装置，用于选择速度控制数据 用于当前选择的轨道地址，并且向主轴控制系统提供速度控制数据，使得主轴电动机的速度保持在指定的速度。 该方法包括以下步骤：a）产生用于将主轴电动机保持在指定速度的速度数据，作为由磁盘驱动系统寻址的轨道的函数; b）将第一表中的速度数据存储在磁盘驱动器系统中的存储器中; c）检索由磁盘驱动器系统正在寻址的磁道的存储的速度数据; 以及d）将检索的速度数据提供给用于控制主轴电动机的速度的速度控制装置。

公开(公告)号：WO1995013612A1

公开(公告)日：1995-05-18

申请号：PCT/US1994012674

申请日：1994-11-07

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  LEE, Jia-Kuen, Jerry ,  CHAO, Audrey, Mong-Ping

IPC: G11B05/60

CPC classification number: G11B21/21 ,  G11B5/4826

Abstract: A disk drive is provided for flying at low flying heights, for example 2 1/2 mu ''. The disk drive includes an adhesive-bonded slider and head suspension design which does not lose its crown or camber with a change in temperature. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is applied at discrete points. It was found that applying the adhesive in this manner was sufficient to securely bond the slider to the flexure tongue and resulted in relatively little change in the crown or camber geometry over a wide range of temperatures.

Abstract translation: 提供用于在低飞行高度飞行的盘驱动器，例如2 1/2英寸。 磁盘驱动器包括粘合剂粘合的滑块和头部悬挂设计，其不会随着温度的变化而失去其冠部或弧度。 在优选实施例中，粘合剂在离散点施加。 已经发现，以这种方式施加粘合剂足以将滑块牢固地结合到弯曲舌部并且导致在宽的温度范围内的冠部或外立面几何形状相对较小的变化。

公开(公告)号：WO1994011878A1

公开(公告)日：1994-05-26

申请号：PCT/US1993010167

申请日：1993-10-22

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  WONG, Walter

IPC: G11B33/14

CPC classification number: G11B33/148 ,  G11B23/507 ,  G11B25/043

Abstract: A method and apparatus including a system for recirculating liquid in a controlled environment. The apparatus comprises a wick (50) mounted in the controlled environment, a portion of the wick being in contact with the storage medium (20); a bearing liquid in the controlled environment in a quantity sufficient to maintain a determined quantity of fluid at the interface between the disk and the interactive element (22) and to saturate the wick; and a motor (26) for moving the storage means to induce capillary action of the fluid in the wick wherein such capillary action compels condensation of the liquid in the porous material of the wick. In a further aspect a method for collection of a liquid bearing material in an information storage apparatus is provided.

Abstract translation: 一种包括用于在受控环境中再循环液体的系统的方法和装置。 所述装置包括安装在所述受控环境中的芯（50），所述芯的一部分与所述存储介质（20）接触; 在受控环境中的轴承液体的量足以在盘和交互元件（22）之间的界面处保持确定量的流体并使油杯饱和; 以及用于移动存储装置以引起芯中的流体的毛细作用的马达（26），其中这种毛细作用促使液体在油绳的多孔材料中的冷凝。 在另一方面，提供了一种在信息存储装置中收集液体轴承材料的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO1994011865A1

公开(公告)日：1994-05-26

申请号：PCT/US1993010221

申请日：1993-10-22

Applicant: CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC.

Inventor： CONNER PERIPHERALS, INC. ,  FRENCH, William ,  LEMKE, James, U. ,  GOKER, Turguy ,  WONG, Walter ,  REPPHUN, William ,  DANSON, David, P.

IPC: G11B05/60

CPC classification number: G11B5/6005 ,  G11B17/32 ,  G11B33/148

Abstract: An interactive element for an information recording apparatus, the information recording apparatus having a liquid bearing lubricant between a storage medium and the interactive element which moves relative to the storage medium. In one aspect, the element includes a slider body, the slider body (70) having at least a first and second regions; and an interface element, mounted on the first region of the slider body; wherein the first region of the slider body has a substantially higher drag when moving over the liquid bearing when the interactive element is moving relative to the storage medium than the second region. In one embodiment the element is a recording head for a disk drive, the disk drive having a liquid bearing between a rotatable storage disk and the head. The recording head includes a slider body (70), the slider body having at least a first and second ends; and a transducer element, mounted on the first end of the slider body; wherein the second end of the slider body travels at a flying height which is substantially greater with respect to the disk when the disk is rotating than a flying height achieved by the first end.

Abstract translation: 一种用于信息记录装置的交互式元件，所述信息记录装置在存储介质和相对于存储介质移动的交互元件之间具有液体轴承润滑剂。 在一个方面，元件包括滑块主体，滑块体（70）至少具有第一和第二区域; 以及安装在所述滑块主体的所述第一区域上的接口元件; 其中当所述交互元件相对于所述存储介质相对于所述第二区域移动时，所述滑块体的所述第一区域在所述液体轴承上移动时具有显着更高的阻力。 在一个实施例中，元件是用于盘驱动器的记录头，盘驱动器在可旋转存储盘和头之间具有液体支承。 记录头包括滑块主体（70），滑块主体至少具有第一和第二端; 和传感器元件，安装在滑块体的第一端上; 其中，所述滑块体的第二端以相对于所述盘相对于所述盘的所述盘的转动高度大于由所述第一端实现的飞行高度的飞行高度行进。