公开(公告)号：US06600633B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US10000862

申请日：2001-10-24

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Rishi Kant ,  Gary F. Kelsic

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Rishi Kant ,  Gary F. Kelsic

IPC: G11B555

CPC classification number: G11B33/1433 ,  G11B5/4813

Abstract: A thermally conducting and electrically insulating overmold encapsulates and supports an actuator coil in a disc drive assembly. The overmold is made from a base resin mixed with a ceramic filler compound such as boron nitride, alumina, aluminum nitride, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, silicon carbide, beryllium oxide, chromium oxide or some combination thereof. The base resin is preferably polypheneline sulfide. Glass filler and/or a coupling agent are also preferably added. The overmold reduces off track read/write head position errors due to popping caused by thermal expansion and contraction of the actuator coil.

公开(公告)号：US20100085665A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12246368

申请日：2008-10-06

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson

IPC: G11B5/55

CPC classification number: G11B5/4846 ,  H05K1/0281 ,  H05K3/0058 ,  H05K3/386 ,  H05K2201/0133 ,  H05K2201/2045

Abstract: Method and apparatus for attenuating resonances in a flex circuit which interconnects a stationary element and a moveable element, such as a connector and a head stack assembly (HSA) in a data storage device. An intermediary portion of the flex circuit forms a dynamic loop between the stationary element and the moveable element. A damper member is attached to the flex circuit so as to continuously extend adjacent the stationary element and along less than an overall extent of the dynamic loop. The damper member attenuates resonances excited in the flex circuit during movement of the moveable element.

Abstract translation: 用于衰减在静态元件和诸如数据存储设备中的连接器和头部堆叠组件（HSA）的可移动元件之间互连的柔性电路中的谐振的方法和装置。 柔性电路的中间部分在固定元件和可移动元件之间形成动态回路。 阻尼器构件附接到柔性电路，以便在静止元件附近连续地延伸并且沿着小于动态回路的整个范围。 阻尼器构件在可移动元件移动期间衰减在柔性电路中激发的谐振。

公开(公告)号：US06525910B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09678603

申请日：2000-10-04

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Gary Frank Kelsic ,  Bruce Joseph Oxley ,  Richard W. Deichert ,  Tom Konetski

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Gary Frank Kelsic ,  Bruce Joseph Oxley ,  Richard W. Deichert ,  Tom Konetski

IPC: G11B555

CPC classification number: G11B5/5521 ,  G11B5/4813

Abstract: An actuator assembly suitable for a disc drive with at least one rotating disc for storing information. The actuator assembly has an actuator body having a mounting opening with at least a portion of the mounting opening being threaded and a bearing cartridge having an outer surface with at least a portion of the outer surface being threaded. The bearing cartridge is threadably received within the mounting opening of the actuator body so that the actuator body is releasably secured to the bearing cartridge. A method for securing an actuator body to a bearing cartridge in an actuator assembly of a disc drive is also provided.

Abstract translation: 适用于具有用于存储信息的至少一个旋转盘的盘驱动器的致动器组件。 致动器组件具有致动器本体，其具有安装开口，其中安装开口的至少一部分是螺纹的，并且具有外表面的轴承盒，外表面的至少一部分是螺纹的。 轴承筒螺纹地容纳在致动器主体的安装开口内，使得致动器主体可释放地固定到轴承盒上。 还提供了一种用于将致动器主体固定到盘驱动器的致动器组件中的轴承盒的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08169748B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12246368

申请日：2008-10-06

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson

IPC: G11B5/55

CPC classification number: G11B5/4846 ,  H05K1/0281 ,  H05K3/0058 ,  H05K3/386 ,  H05K2201/0133 ,  H05K2201/2045

Abstract: Method and apparatus for attenuating resonances in a flex circuit which interconnects a stationary element and a moveable element, such as a connector and a head stack assembly (HSA) in a data storage device. An intermediary portion of the flex circuit forms a dynamic loop between the stationary element and the moveable element. A damper member is attached to the flex circuit so as to continuously extend adjacent the stationary element and along less than an overall extent of the dynamic loop. The damper member attenuates resonances excited in the flex circuit during movement of the moveable element.

Abstract translation: 用于衰减在静态元件和诸如数据存储设备中的连接器和头部堆叠组件（HSA）的可移动元件之间互连的柔性电路中的谐振的方法和装置。 柔性电路的中间部分在固定元件和可移动元件之间形成动态回路。 阻尼器构件附接到柔性电路，以便在静止元件附近连续地延伸并且沿着小于动态回路的整个范围。 阻尼器构件在可移动元件移动期间衰减在柔性电路中激发的谐振。

公开(公告)号：US06950283B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-27

申请号：US10183746

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Joe Amade Wood

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Joe Amade Wood

IPC: G11B5/48 ,  G11B5/55 ,  G11B21/08

CPC classification number: G11B5/4813 ,  G11B5/5521

Abstract: A stacked actuator assembly has symmetrical actuator arms and spacers stacked on a rotatable sleeve. The assembly may have circuit elements or other elements attached on one side of the assembly. The weight of these elements is counter balanced by a screw or pin mounted on the other side of the assembly. The screw passes through the stacked armature arms and spacers to clamp the arms and spacers relative to each other and prevent them from rotating relative to each other. In addition, the spacers may be position registered relative to each other by registration members molded into the spacers. The registration members in adjacent spacers mate with each other to register the spacers relative to each other. The stacked actuator assembly may be assembled on a jig. The jig has a mounting hole or post to receive the sleeve for the stacked actuator assembly, and it has a post to register the arms when they are stacked on the sleeve. It has a spacer registration member to register the first spacer stacked on the sleeve; thereafter, the additional spacers stacked on the assembly register relative to each other. Alternatively, the jig may have a second post to register the position of the spacer that carries the coil of the voice coil motor.

Abstract translation: 层叠的致动器组件具有对准的致动器臂和间隔件，其堆叠在可旋转的套筒上。 组件可以具有连接在组件的一侧上的电路元件或其它元件。 这些元件的重量由安装在组件另一侧的螺钉或销钉平衡。 螺钉穿过堆叠的电枢臂和间隔件，以相对于彼此夹住臂和间隔件，并防止它们相对于彼此旋转。 此外，间隔件可以通过模制到间隔件中的配准构件相对于彼此位置对准。 相邻间隔件中的对准构件相互配合以相对于彼此配准间隔件。 堆叠的致动器组件可以组装在夹具上。 夹具具有安装孔或支柱，用于接收用于堆叠的致动器组件的套筒，并且当它们堆叠在套筒上时，其具有用于对准臂的柱。 它具有间隔物配准构件，用于对置堆叠在套筒上的第一间隔件; 此后，相对于彼此堆叠在组装寄存器上的附加间隔件。 或者，夹具可以具有第二柱以对准承载线圈马达的线圈的间隔件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06252745B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09351692

申请日：1999-07-13

Applicant: Dave Paul McReynolds ,  George Inslee Brent ,  Gary F. Kelsic ,  Richard Wayne Deichert ,  Aaron Steve Macpherson

Inventor： Dave Paul McReynolds ,  George Inslee Brent ,  Gary F. Kelsic ,  Richard Wayne Deichert ,  Aaron Steve Macpherson

IPC: G11B555

CPC classification number: G11B21/22 ,  G11B5/54

Abstract: A resilient linear latch and crash stop device incorporates a magnetic latch and a linear impact absorbing crash stop into a single composite body made up of a magnet member for contacting a strike plate on the actuator arm, an energy absorbing member, and a latch base body assembled together. The energy absorbing member fastens the magnet member to the base body and absorbs impact energy in a generally linear fashion throughout the range of anticipated impact magnitudes. The energy absorbing member is a generally rectangular elastomeric bellows member formed in place and sandwiched between the magnetic mounting plate and the base body. The elastomeric bellows member has a vertically open tubular passage therethrough that preferably has a bell shaped horizontal cross sectional shape.

Abstract translation: 弹性线性闩锁和碰撞停止装置将磁性闩锁和线性冲击吸收碰撞止动件结合到由用于接触致动器臂上的冲击板，能量吸收构件和闩锁基体的磁体构件组成的单个复合体中 组装在一起 能量吸收构件将磁体构件紧固到基体，并在整个预期冲击强度的范围内以大致线性的方式吸收冲击能量。 能量吸收构件是形成在适当位置并且夹在磁性安装板和基体之间的大致矩形的弹性波纹管构件。 弹性波纹管构件具有穿过其的竖直开放的管状通道，其优选地具有钟形水平横截面形状。

公开(公告)号：US06606224B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US09795596

申请日：2001-02-28

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Rick K. Thompson ,  Gary F. Kelsic ,  Robert A. Alt

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Rick K. Thompson ,  Gary F. Kelsic ,  Robert A. Alt

IPC: G11B555

CPC classification number: G11B5/5526 ,  F16C19/54 ,  F16C27/04 ,  F16C35/077 ,  F16C2370/12 ,  G11B5/4813

Abstract: The outer surface of the cartridge sleeve is provided with features which increase the frictional coefficient between the cartridge sleeve and a tolerance ring placed around the cartridge. The cartridge and ring are then press-fit into the actuator bore together. The increased friction between the cartridge and ring prevents slip between them, eliminating the need to increase compressive forces between the ring and the bore and bearing.

公开(公告)号：US06577473B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US09586086

申请日：2000-06-02

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Robert A. Alt

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Robert A. Alt

IPC: G11B2122

CPC classification number: G11B5/54 ,  G11B21/22 ,  Y10T29/49025

Abstract: A method of assembling disc drive components involving the use of a shipping comb to deliver one or more head gimbal assemblies to a ramp in a disc drive. The shipping comb is configured to engage the head gimbal assembly by its load beam. The load beam is part of a head gimbal assembly which includes a suspension such that the load beam extends from the head gimbal assembly away from the suspension. In the assembly process, a proximal end of the shipping comb is brought into abutment with a distal end of the ramp. The shipping comb may have first features at its proximal end which are configured for mating with second features at the distal end of the ramp.

公开(公告)号：US06507462B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09689471

申请日：2000-10-12

Applicant: Robert Mitchell Gibbs ,  Aaron Steve Macpherson

Inventor： Robert Mitchell Gibbs ,  Aaron Steve Macpherson

IPC: G11B2108

CPC classification number: G11B33/08 ,  G11B5/6005 ,  G11B25/043

Abstract: A disc drive having a base plate and an information storage disc supported for rotation by a drive motor on the base plate. The disc drive further includes a rotary actuator assembly mounted on the base plate adjacent the information storage disc. The actuator assembly has an actuator arm carrying a transducer at a distal end thereof and a voice coil motor operably attached to the actuator arm for movement of the transducer over the disc. The voice coil motor has a vertically extending shroud flange positioned adjacent the outer peripheral edge of the disc, whereby the shroud flange directs air-flow along the peripheral edge of the disc during drive operation.

Abstract translation: 一种具有基板和信息存储盘的盘驱动器，其被基板上的驱动马达支撑以便旋转。 磁盘驱动器还包括安装在靠近信息存储盘的基板上的旋转致动器组件。 致动器组件具有在其远端处承载换能器的致动器臂和可操作地附接到致动器臂的音圈电机，用于使换能器在盘上移动。 音圈马达具有邻近盘的外周边缘定位的垂直延伸的护罩凸缘，由此在驱动操作期间护罩凸缘引导沿着圆周周缘的气流。

公开(公告)号：US06449129B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09607346

申请日：2000-06-30

Applicant: Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Rick K. Thompson

Inventor： Aaron Steve Macpherson ,  Rick K. Thompson

IPC: G11B554

CPC classification number: G11B5/54

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved ramp such that the head gimbal assemblies (HGAs) are prevented from moving off the ramp away from the discs. In a preferred embodiment, a ramp has a surface against which a load beam of a HGA rests when the HGA is in the unloaded position. The surface includes a sharp detent configured for retaining the load beam and thus preventing the load beam from sliding off the surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种改进的斜坡，使得头部万向节组件（HGAs）被防止从坡道远离盘离开。 在优选实施例中，斜坡具有当HGA处于卸载位置时HGA的负载梁抵靠的表面。 该表面包括构造成用于保持负载梁并因此防止负载梁从表面滑动的尖锐止动器。