Adjusting HGA z-height via HSA elevator using head/actuator feedback

    公开(公告)号:US11875830B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-16

    申请号:US17728415

    申请日:2022-04-25

    CPC classification number: G11B5/6058 G11B5/4833

    Abstract: A data storage device (DSD) includes a base-deck, a disc above the base-deck, and a shaft extending perpendicular from the base-deck. The DSD also includes a head stack assembly (HSA) including a head gimbal assembly having a load beam and a head at a first end of the HSA. The head interacts with a surface of the disc. The HSA also includes a second end movably mounted on the shaft. The DSD additionally includes an elevator that linearly moves the HSA along the shaft to adjust a distance between the load beam and the surface of the disc in response to receiving a feedback signal associated with the interaction of the head with the surface of the disc. The feedback signal is one of a plurality of feedback signals employed by the elevator to adjust the distance between the load beam and the surface of the disc.

    JUKEBOX DATA STORAGE SYSTEM WITH INERT ENVIRONMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20230054813A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-23

    申请号:US17846231

    申请日:2022-06-22

    Abstract: A system includes a library compartment, a player and a gas generator. The library compartment houses a plurality of data storage disks. The player is external to the library compartment and comprises a head that is configured to interact with at least one of the plurality of data storage disks. The gas generator is fluidly connected to the player. An embodiment includes a partition between the library compartment and player, the partition including a selectively openable interlock. In an embodiment, the player has a negative fluid pressure relative to the library compartment. A method of controlling an environment in a disk player is also described. The method includes detecting a composition of a fluid environment in the disk player and detecting a pressure of the fluid environment in the disk player.

    DATA STORAGE DEVICE LINEAR ACTUATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20220319544A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-06

    申请号:US17223447

    申请日:2021-04-06

    Abstract: A data storage device, and systems thereof, including an actuator arm extending along an actuator axis and one or more rails extending along a rail axis. The rail axis is at an angle to the actuator arm and the actuator arm is movably attached to the one or more rails such that the actuator arm is restricted to linear motion along the one or more rails. Further, the device includes a linear motor positioned adjacent to the actuator arm and adapted to move the actuator arm. In one or more embodiments, the device includes a first actuator arm and a second actuator arm having the distal ends of each connected with at least one head located proximate the connection point.

    Actuators for an elevator drive
    28.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11120834B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-14

    申请号:US17010289

    申请日:2020-09-02

    Abstract: A data storage device includes a base, a shaft that extends perpendicular from the base, and a head stack assembly (HSA) having a first end to which a head is coupled and a second end that is movably mounted on the shaft. The data storage device also includes either a first actuator assembly or a second actuator assembly. The first actuator assembly includes a first coil-permanent magnet assembly that rotatably moves the HSA about the shaft, and a second coil-permanent magnet assembly that serves as a first elevator to linearly move the HSA along the shaft. The second actuator assembly includes a third coil-permanent magnet assembly that rotatably moves the HSA about the shaft, and a second elevator that linearly moves the HSA along the shaft and also moves a data storage device ramp in unison with the HSA.

    DATA STORAGE SYSTEM WITH DISK JUKEBOX
    29.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240005952A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-04

    申请号:US18212283

    申请日:2023-06-21

    CPC classification number: G11B5/4826

    Abstract: A data storage apparatus includes a disk storage region in which magnetic disks are stored. A carrier mechanism picks up one or more of the magnetic disks and moves them to and from the disk storage region. A data access device of the apparatus includes a structure to receive the one or more magnetic disks from the carrier mechanism and spins the magnetic disks in place. One or more actuator arms are operable to move across a same surface of the one or more magnetic disks. Two or more read transducers are mounted to the actuator arms and operable to simultaneously read from the same surface of the one or more magnetic disks. Two or more write transducers are mounted to the actuator arms and operable to simultaneously write to the same surface of the one or more magnetic disks.

    Jukebox data storage system with inert environment

    公开(公告)号:US11842753B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-12

    申请号:US17846231

    申请日:2022-06-22

    CPC classification number: G11B27/002 G11B17/021 G11B17/225

    Abstract: A system includes a library compartment, a player and a gas generator. The library compartment houses a plurality of data storage disks. The player is external to the library compartment and comprises a head that is configured to interact with at least one of the plurality of data storage disks. The gas generator is fluidly connected to the player. An embodiment includes a partition between the library compartment and player, the partition including a selectively openable interlock. In an embodiment, the player has a negative fluid pressure relative to the library compartment. A method of controlling an environment in a disk player is also described. The method includes detecting a composition of a fluid environment in the disk player and detecting a pressure of the fluid environment in the disk player.

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