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Stacked actuator arm assembly with registration washer

  • US 20040264060A1
  • Filed: 06/26/2003
  • Published: 12/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A data storage device comprising:

  • a storage medium; and

    an actuator for accessing the storage medium, the actuator comprising;

    a rotatable sleeve;

    an actuator arm mounted to the sleeve;

    a first spacer mounted to the sleeve and contacting the actuator arm;

    a nut threaded on the sleeve to clamp the actuator arm and spacer together; and

    a registration nut washer engaging the nut, the washer further comprising a protrusion which engages a portion of the spacer, such that as the nut tightens down on the stacked actuator arm assembly the nut washer does not rotate relative to the spacer.

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