Patent classifications
G11B17/038
Disk clamp with unbalance correction capability and disk device with the same
According to one embodiment, a disk clamp includes a disk-shaped main body including a central axis line, an annular mounting groove provided in a first surface of the main body, in which a wire for unbalance adjustment is mountable, a plurality of through-holes formed through the main body and spaced apart from each other equally in a circumferential direction around the central axis line, through each of which a fixing screw is insertable, and a plurality of female threaded holes formed on the first surface of the main body and spaced apart from each other equally in the circumferential direction, through each of which an adjustment screw for balancing adjustment is screwable.
Disk clamp with unbalance correction capability and disk device with the same
According to one embodiment, a disk clamp includes a disk-shaped main body including a central axis line, an annular mounting groove provided in a first surface of the main body, in which a wire for unbalance adjustment is mountable, a plurality of through-holes formed through the main body and spaced apart from each other equally in a circumferential direction around the central axis line, through each of which a fixing screw is insertable, and a plurality of female threaded holes formed on the first surface of the main body and spaced apart from each other equally in the circumferential direction, through each of which an adjustment screw for balancing adjustment is screwable.
Hard disk drive multiple contact disk spindle motor hub flange
A disk spindle assembly for a hard disk drive includes a hub and a hub flange extending radially from the hub and configured to apply a clamping force to secure disk media to the hub. The hub flange includes multiple protrusions extending from a surface of a top side and configured to contact a disk medium at multiple contact positions in response to application of a clamping load. The protrusions may be annular protrusions circumscribing the hub, where the height of an inner protrusion may be less than the height of an outer protrusion to inhibit coning of the bottom disk medium, and the protrusions may be positioned so that an equivalent contact radius corresponding to contact radii of the inner and outer annular protrusions is at a position halfway between the inner and outer diameters of the disk spacers to inhibit coning of the middle disk media.
Hard disk drive multiple contact disk spindle motor hub flange
A disk spindle assembly for a hard disk drive includes a hub and a hub flange extending radially from the hub and configured to apply a clamping force to secure disk media to the hub. The hub flange includes multiple protrusions extending from a surface of a top side and configured to contact a disk medium at multiple contact positions in response to application of a clamping load. The protrusions may be annular protrusions circumscribing the hub, where the height of an inner protrusion may be less than the height of an outer protrusion to inhibit coning of the bottom disk medium, and the protrusions may be positioned so that an equivalent contact radius corresponding to contact radii of the inner and outer annular protrusions is at a position halfway between the inner and outer diameters of the disk spacers to inhibit coning of the middle disk media.
Disk clamping mechanism including annular ring member
A disk drive assembly including a spindle motor including a hub and a central axis, at least one disk disk having a central opening positioned on the hub and concentric about the central axis, an annular ring member concentric about the central axis, wherein a first portion of the annular ring member is in contact with an outer surface of a top disk of the disk stack, and a disk clamp ring screw adjacent to and in contact with a second portion of the annular ring member, wherein the disk clamp ring screw provides a clamping force to at least partially compress the annular ring member toward the top disk of the disk stack.
Disk clamping mechanism including annular ring member
A disk drive assembly including a spindle motor including a hub and a central axis, at least one disk disk having a central opening positioned on the hub and concentric about the central axis, an annular ring member concentric about the central axis, wherein a first portion of the annular ring member is in contact with an outer surface of a top disk of the disk stack, and a disk clamp ring screw adjacent to and in contact with a second portion of the annular ring member, wherein the disk clamp ring screw provides a clamping force to at least partially compress the annular ring member toward the top disk of the disk stack.
DISC STORAGE CASSETTES
A disc cassette includes a curved portion configured to hold multiple discs. A platform portion abuts the curved portion. A movable bale is configured to maintain discs securely in the disc cassette except when rotated off the discs.
DISC STORAGE CASSETTES
A disc cassette includes a curved portion configured to hold multiple discs. A platform portion abuts the curved portion. A movable bale is configured to maintain discs securely in the disc cassette except when rotated off the discs.
Disc storage cassettes comprising track connectors
A disc cassette includes a curved portion configured to hold multiple discs. The disc cassette further includes a bottom side including track connectors configured to position the disc cassette relative to one or more track portions that hold the disc cassette in place. The disc cassette is slideable along the one or more track portions.
Disc storage cassettes comprising track connectors
A disc cassette includes a curved portion configured to hold multiple discs. The disc cassette further includes a bottom side including track connectors configured to position the disc cassette relative to one or more track portions that hold the disc cassette in place. The disc cassette is slideable along the one or more track portions.