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Disk cleaner device

  • US 5,938,510 A
  • Filed: 02/14/1997
  • Issued: 08/17/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A disk cleaner/scourer/polisher device comprising:

  • a disk support for supporting a disk having a planar side of which at least an annular portion is free;

    a disk drive operationally coupled to the disk support for rotating the disk support about a first axis which is perpendicular to the planar side of the supported disk;

    at least two holders,each for holding a respective scouring member for scouring the annular portion of the planar side of the supported disk,each disposed and configured for the held respective scouring member to be brought into localized contact with the annular portion of the planar side of the supported disk, andeach being operationally coupled to a respective scouring drive for rotating the holder holding the respective scouring member brought into localized contact with the annular portion of the planar side of the supported disk, with the scouring rotation being about a second axis which is perpendicular to the planar side of the supported disk; and

    each having a respective pressing/lifting mechanism for moving the respective holder relative to the planar side of the supported disk for effecting/breaking the contact of the respective scouring member with the annular portion of the planar side of the supported disk, independent of at least one other of the holders.

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