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Dual mode independent suspension read/write head assemblies in a hard disk drive

  • US 5,805,386 A
  • Filed: 12/24/1996
  • Issued: 09/08/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An actuator assembly for a hard disk drive having a plurality of disks, comprising:

  • a pivot pin having a common pivot axis;

    a plurality of actuator arms, each rotatable about a common pivot axis independently from another one of the plurality of actuator arms;

    a plurality of bearings, each coupled to an associated one of the plurality of actuator arms and disposed about the pivot axis;

    a plurality of retaining rings, each coupled to an associated one of the plurality of bearings;

    a plurality of read/write heads, each mounted at a distal end of an associated one of the actuator arms, for reading and writing data on surfaces of the plurality of disks; and

    a plurality of voice coil motors, each attached to at least one of the plurality of actuator arms, each for controllably rotating its attached actuator arm about the pivot axis.

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