Abstract:
An index signal output device where a magnetic flux detector is moved in the direction of a relevant tangent to the circumference of a rotor yoke so that the phase difference between an index signal detected by the magnetic flux detector and an index reference signal previously recorded on a floppy disk is within a prescribed range. The lead terminals of the magnetic flux detector are connected to detection signal output terminals on a printed circuit board, and the magnetic flux detector is moved for adjustment in the direction of the tangent by flexing the lead terminals using a tool.
Abstract:
A spindle motor rotor having windows at plural places in a flange of a rotor yoke of a spindle motor, as well as projections protruding outwards through the windows, integrally provided in some areas of a ring rotor magnet fitted to the inner circumference of the flange, wherein the rotor magnet is joined to the rotor yoke by welding these projections and one of the projections stretches over both an N pole and an S pole of the rotor magnet.
Abstract:
A floppy disk drive comprises at least a data read/write-unit for reading or writing data through a head, motor drivers for driving a spindle motor and a stepping motor, a control unit for controlling overall operation of the floppy disk drive, and a data output unit for supplying data to a main controller via a set cable. The data output unit comprises an output transistor outputting the data to the set cable and supplied with a pull-up current from the main controller via the set cable, and a pull-up transistor and a pull-down transistor connected in series between a power source terminal and a ground. The pull-up transistor and the pull-down transistor drive the output transistor in cooperation, and a current limiting resistance is connected in series to the pull-down transistor.
Abstract:
An index position detector for a spindle motor includes a rotor magnet which is provided on an inner surface of a flange portion of a rotor yoke. A window portion is formed in the flange portion such that a part of the rotor magnet faces outwardly. An inductor is disposed in a stator section and opposes the periphery of the flange portion. The inductor detects a magnetic flux of the rotor magnet via the window portion.