PROGRESSIVE TRACK WIDTH HEAD AND METHOD
    31.
    发明申请
    PROGRESSIVE TRACK WIDTH HEAD AND METHOD 有权
    进步轨道宽度和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080151415A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-26

    申请号:US12042733

    申请日:2008-03-05

    IPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: A method according to one embodiment comprises reading servo information from a tape; and positioning a head relative to the tape so that readers in an array are about aligned with selected data tracks on the tape, wherein the track width of an inner reader of the array is greater than a track width of at least some outer readers positioned on two opposite sides thereof and aligned therewith. A method according to another embodiment comprises forming an array of readers, wherein the track width of an inner reader of the array is greater than a track width of at least some outer readers positioned on two opposite sides thereof and aligned therewith.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个实施例的方法包括从磁带读取伺服信息; 并且相对于磁带定位磁头,使得阵列中的读取器与磁带上的所选择的数据磁道大致对准,其中阵列的内部读取器的磁道宽度大于至少一些外部读取器的磁道宽度 两个相对侧并与之对齐。 根据另一实施例的方法包括形成读取器阵列,其中阵列的内部读取器的轨道宽度大于位于其两个相对侧上并与其对准的至少一些外部读取器的轨道宽度。

    Tape recording system with coupled paired roller guides
    32.
    发明授权
    Tape recording system with coupled paired roller guides 失效
    胶带记录系统,配有成对的滚轮导轨

    公开(公告)号:US07339874B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-04

    申请号:US11062275

    申请日:2005-02-17

    IPC分类号: G11B15/24

    CPC分类号: G11B15/29

    摘要: A tape recording system is provided for coupling the angular velocities of a pair of roller guides disposed one on either side of a head assembly. In one embodiment, the roller guides each comprise cylindrical first and second surfaces wherein the first surfaces guide a tape over the head assembly. An idler bearing comprising a cylindrical ring having an inside diameter surface engages in rolling contact the second surfaces of the pair of roller guides, thereby coupling the angular velocities of the pair of roller guides. In another embodiment, an idler bearing comprises a roller having an outside diameter surface that engages the surfaces of a pair of roller guides on each side of the head to couple the angular velocities of the pair of roller guides.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种胶带记录系统,用于联接一个在头部组件的任一侧上设置的一对辊子导向器的角速度。 在一个实施例中,滚子导轨每个都包括圆柱形的第一和第二表面,其中第一表面引导磁带在磁头组件上。 包括具有内径表面的圆柱形环的惰轮轴承与所述一对辊导轨的第二表面接触地滚动,从而联接所述一对辊导向件的角速度。 在另一个实施例中,惰轮轴承包括具有外径表面的辊,其与头部的每一侧上的一对辊引导件的表面接合,以联接该对辊子引导件的角速度。

    METHODS FOR ENABLING FUNCTIONALITY IN MULTI-MODAL DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS
    33.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR ENABLING FUNCTIONALITY IN MULTI-MODAL DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS 有权
    在多模式数据存储系统中实现功能的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080030886A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-07

    申请号:US11462330

    申请日:2006-08-03

    IPC分类号: G11B21/02

    CPC分类号: G11B5/29 G11B5/265 G11B15/026

    摘要: A method for enabling different modes on a multi-modal data storage system such as a tape-based data storage system includes enabling a data storage system to operate in at least one of two modes, a first of the modes being different than a second of the modes. In one embodiment, the data storage system has all physical components required to operate in the first and second modes. An ability to operate in at least one of the modes is not allowed prior to enabling the data storage system to operate in the at least one of the modes.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在诸如基于带的数据存储系统的多模式数据存储系统上实现不同模式的方法包括使得数据存储系统能够以两种模式中的至少一种运行,第一模式不同于第二模式 的模式。 在一个实施例中,数据存储系统具有在第一和第二模式下操作所需的所有物理组件。 在允许数据存储系统在至少一种模式下操作之前,不允许在至少一种模式下操作的能力。

    Method for fabricating magnetic write heads
    34.
    发明授权
    Method for fabricating magnetic write heads 失效
    磁头写入方法

    公开(公告)号:US07322096B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-29

    申请号:US11172465

    申请日:2005-06-29

    IPC分类号: G11B5/127 H04R31/00

    摘要: A magnetic write head and method for bulk fabrication of the same are provided. A trench is formed in a nonmagnetic substrate. A first magnetically permeable layer is deposited in the trench of the substrate. An optional first insulating layer is deposited in the trench. A conducting circuit is defined in the trench. The conducting circuit creates the magnetic flux. An optional second insulating layer is deposited in the trench. Writer gaps are patterned and then a second magnetic layer is added over the second insulating layer. The substrate is divided to form individual write heads.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种磁性写头及其制造方法。 沟槽形成在非磁性衬底中。 第一导磁层沉积在衬底的沟槽中。 可选的第一绝缘层沉积在沟槽中。 在沟槽中限定了导电电路。 导通电路产生磁通量。 可选的第二绝缘层沉积在沟槽中。 将作者间隙图案化,然后在第二绝缘层上添加第二磁性层。 将基板分开以形成单独的写入头。

    Signal-based tape wrap angle setting for flat contour linear tape recording heads
    35.
    发明授权
    Signal-based tape wrap angle setting for flat contour linear tape recording heads 有权
    用于平面轮廓线性磁带录音头的基于信号的磁带包装角度设置

    公开(公告)号:US06760177B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-06

    申请号:US09938627

    申请日:2001-08-23

    IPC分类号: G11B1518

    摘要: In an essentially flat contour linear tape recording head, a nominal tape wrap angle exists at which reading signals from the magnetic tape ceases and/or commences. This nominal tape wrap angle can be easily determined by monitoring a prerecorded signal, such as the servo track signal, while the tape wrap angle is adjusted. When the signal ceases (or starts, depending upon the direction of adjustment) an initial position of the tape movement control device relative to the tape wrap angle is identified. At this initial position it is known that the tape wrap angle is at its nominal value, such as approximately 0.1°. Thereafter, the tape movement control device can be knowingly adjusted with a calibrated indicator to accurately and quickly achieve a desired final tape wrap angles.

    摘要翻译: 在基本上平坦的轮廓线性磁带记录头中,存在磁带的标称磁带缠绕角度,其中来自磁带的读取信号停止和/或开始。 当调整胶带包角时,可以容易地通过监视预先记录的信号(例如伺服轨迹信号)来确定这个标称磁带包裹角度。 当信号停止(或根据调整方向开始)时,识别带移动控制装置相对于胶卷包角的初始位置。 在该初始位置,已知带包裹角度为其标称值,例如约0.1°。 此后,磁带移动控制装置可以用校准的指示器故意调整,以准确且快速地实现期望的最终磁带包裹角度。

    Tape surface constraint of lateral transients
    36.
    发明授权
    Tape surface constraint of lateral transients 有权
    横向瞬变的磁带表面约束

    公开(公告)号:US06754033B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-22

    申请号:US09641134

    申请日:2000-08-16

    IPC分类号: G11B5584

    CPC分类号: G11B15/602 G11B15/605

    摘要: A tape movement constraint is provided for a tape drive system which moves a tape longitudinally along a tape path across a tape head, the tape having longitudinal tracks. The tape head has a track following servo system for moving the head laterally for following lateral movement of the tracks, where the tape is subject to lateral transient movement. A tape roller bearing closely adjacent the tape head is rotatable about a central axis parallel to the cylindrical peripheral surface, allowing the tape freedom of movement in the longitudinal direction. The tape roller bearing has a frictional cylindrical peripheral surface for contacting and engaging the surface of the tape and constraining movement of the tape in the lateral direction, thereby reducing the rate of the lateral transient movement of the tape to allow the track following servo system to follow the reduced rate lateral transient movement of the longitudinal tracks. Any potential air bearing that could form between the surface of the tape and the surface of the roller bearing is collapsed to insure that the roller bearing frictionally contacts and engages the surface of the tape.

    摘要翻译: 为磁带驱动系统提供磁带移动约束,磁带驱动系统使磁带沿磁带路径纵向移动穿过磁带头,磁带具有纵向磁道。 带头具有跟踪伺服系统的轨道,用于横向移动头部以便跟踪横向运动的轨道,其中带受到横向瞬时移动。 靠近磁带头的带辊轴承可绕平行于圆柱形周边表面的中心轴线旋转,允许磁带在纵向上的自由度。 带辊轴承具有用于接触和接合带的表面的摩擦圆柱形外周表面,并且在横向方向上限制带的移动,从而降低带的侧向瞬时运动的速率,以允许跟随伺服系统的跟踪 跟随纵向轨迹的横向瞬时运动减小。 可能形成在带的表面和滚子轴承表面之间的任何潜在的空气轴承被折叠以确保滚子轴承摩擦地接触和接合带的表面。

    Serpentine resistive shunt for MR heads having conductive shields
    37.
    发明授权
    Serpentine resistive shunt for MR heads having conductive shields 失效
    具有导电屏蔽的MR磁头的蛇形电阻分流器

    公开(公告)号:US06344952B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-05

    申请号:US09648169

    申请日:2000-08-25

    IPC分类号: G11B533

    摘要: A read element for a tape drive system is disclosed. The read element generally comprises a magneto-resistive sensor electrically coupled to first and second leads and at least one electrically conductive magnetic shield proximate the magneto-resistive element. A resistor is electrically connected to the conductive magnetic shield and to one or more of the first and second leads. The resistor is disposed between the first and second leads. The resistor continuously discharges electric charge that builds up on the conductive magnetic shield. The resistor typically has a resistance that is large enough to protect against noise due electrical shorting of the conductive magnetic shield and small enough to prevent a build-up of electric charge on the shield.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于磁带驱动器系统的读取元件。 读取元件通常包括电耦合到第一和第二引线的磁阻传感器以及靠近磁阻元件的至少一个导电磁屏蔽。 电阻器电连接到导电磁屏蔽以及第一和第二引线中的一个或多个。 电阻器设置在第一和第二引线之间。 电阻器连续放电导电磁屏蔽上积聚的电荷。 电阻器通常具有足够大的电阻以防止导电磁屏蔽的电短路引起的噪声,并且足够小以防止在屏蔽上积累电荷。

    Device select system for multi-device electronic system
    38.
    发明授权
    Device select system for multi-device electronic system 有权
    多设备电子系统的设备选择系统

    公开(公告)号:US09300284B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-29

    申请号:US11734634

    申请日:2007-04-12

    摘要: A device select system according to one embodiment includes an array of first electrical contacts adapted for coupling to a cable; an array of second electrical contacts adapted for coupling to an array of transducers, there being more second electrical contacts than first electrical contacts each of the first electrical contacts being associated with at least two of the second electrical contacts; and a select mechanism for selectively placing each of the first electrical contacts in electrical communication with one of the second electrical contacts associated therewith.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个实施例的设备选择系统包括适于耦合到电缆的第一电触头阵列; 适于耦合到换能器阵列的第二电触头阵列,比第一电触点更多的第二电触点,每个第一电触头与至少两个第二电触头相关联; 以及选择机构,用于选择性地将每个第一电触点与与其相关联的第二电触点之一电连通。

    Embedded chip tape head
    39.
    发明授权
    Embedded chip tape head 失效
    嵌入式芯片磁带头

    公开(公告)号:US08675310B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US13557087

    申请日:2012-07-24

    CPC分类号: G11B5/584

    摘要: A tape drive system according to one embodiment includes a magnetic head. The magnetic head includes first and second beams each having a tape bearing surface, a face, a recess in the tape bearing surface thereof, the faces of the beams facing either towards each other or away from each other; a first chip being positioned in the recess of the first beam; and a second chip being positioned in the recess of the second beam, wherein each chip has circuitry selected from a group consisting of read elements, write elements, and combinations thereof, wherein a tape bearing surface of each chip is generally aligned with the tape bearing surface of the associated beam, and wherein an end of each chip is generally aligned with the face of the associated beam. The system also includes a drive mechanism and a controller.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个实施例的磁带驱动系统包括磁头。 磁头包括第一和第二梁,每个梁具有带支承表面,一个表面,在该带支承表面中的一个凹槽,该梁的表面朝向彼此或彼此远离; 第一芯片定位在第一光束的凹部中; 并且第二芯片定位在第二光束的凹槽中,其中每个芯片具有选自由读取元件,写入元件及其组合组成的组的电路,其中每个芯片的带承载表面大致与带状轴承 相关联的光束的表面,并且其中每个芯片的端部通常与相关联的光束的面对齐。 该系统还包括一个驱动机构和一个控制器。

    Wear gauge array for head protective coating
    40.
    发明授权
    Wear gauge array for head protective coating 有权
    用于头部保护涂层的磨损量规阵列

    公开(公告)号:US08621910B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-07

    申请号:US12431529

    申请日:2009-04-28

    IPC分类号: G01N3/56 G01N19/02

    摘要: In one embodiment, a system comprises a magnetic head, a protective coating on a media-facing side of the head, and an indentation in the protective coating having a dimension that, when the protective coating wears, is indicative of an amount of wear of the protective coating. A method, in another embodiment, comprises creating an indentation in a protective coating of a magnetic head, the indentation having a dimension that, when the protective coating wears, is indicative of an amount of wear of the protective coating. In another embodiment, a method comprises visually inspecting indentations in a protective coating of a magnetic head, wherein at least two of the indentations have differing dimensions that, when the protective coating wears, are indicative of the amount of wear of the protective coating. The method also includes estimating an amount of wear of the protective coating based on the visual inspection.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,系统包括磁头,位于头部面向介质侧的保护涂层,以及保护涂层中的凹陷,其尺寸使得当保护涂层磨损时,其表示磨损量 保护涂层。 在另一个实施方案中,一种方法包括在磁头的保护涂层中产生凹陷,所述凹陷具有当保护涂层磨损时指示保护涂层的磨损量的尺寸。 在另一个实施例中,一种方法包括目视检查磁头的保护涂层中的凹陷,其中至少两个凹槽具有不同的尺寸,当保护涂层磨损时,其表示保护涂层的磨损量。 该方法还包括基于目视检查估计保护涂层的磨损量。