公开(公告)号：US06490242B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09067604

申请日：1998-04-28

申请人： Brian T. Bonn ,  Warren L. Dalziel ,  Michael A. Maiers ,  Scot C. Fairchild ,  Douglas R. Plourde ,  Wayne M. Hector ,  Jerrie R. Powers ,  Leo W. Spychalla ,  Thiruppathy Srinivasan

发明人： Brian T. Bonn ,  Warren L. Dalziel ,  Michael A. Maiers ,  Scot C. Fairchild ,  Douglas R. Plourde ,  Wayne M. Hector ,  Jerrie R. Powers ,  Leo W. Spychalla ,  Thiruppathy Srinivasan

IPC分类号： G11B2303

CPC分类号： G11B13/045 ,  G11B7/08564 ,  G11B7/08576 ,  G11B7/08582 ,  G11B7/122 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1365 ,  G11B7/1372 ,  G11B7/1374 ,  G11B7/1387 ,  G11B7/14 ,  G11B7/22 ,  G11B7/24 ,  G11B11/10532 ,  G11B11/10534 ,  G11B11/10543 ,  G11B11/10554 ,  G11B11/1058 ,  G11B11/10584 ,  G11B11/10586 ,  G11B23/0308 ,  G11B23/0316 ,  G11B23/505 ,  G11B33/0416 ,  G11B33/14 ,  G11B2005/0021 ,  G11B2007/0013 ,  G11B2007/13727

摘要： A data storage disk cartridge having a dual housing structure includes an inner housing that contains a disk, and an outer housing that contains the inner housing. The inner housing is at least partially removable from the outer housing for insertion into a disk drive. The outer housing remains external to the disk drive, however, except for a portion that is inserted into the drive to provide a docking channel for retraction of the inner housing. A shutter on the inner housing covers a portion of the disk, but is manipulable by the disk drive to uncover the disk and allow drive access. The dual housing structure of the cartridge is capable of significantly improving disk and drive reliability, particularly for recording applications that require higher areal recording densities, such as near field optical recording. In particular, the disk cartridge reduces the accumulation of debris on the disk and drive components. The dual-housing disk cartridge provides a system of partially redundant barriers that significantly reduce the possibility of debris accumulation. The barriers form a hierarchy of cleanliness that stands between the outside environment and the disk and drive components. Consequently, in a preferred mode, the disk is never exposed to the outside environment. The reduced amounts of debris contribute to more consistent optical and mechanical performance of the disk and drive, and thereby enhance data storage reliability.

摘要翻译： 具有双壳体结构的数据存储盘盒包括容纳盘的内壳和容纳内壳的外壳。 内壳体至少部分地可从外壳体移除以插入盘驱动器。 然而，外部壳体保持在盘驱动器的外部，除了插入到驱动器中的部分以提供用于缩回内壳体的对接通道。 内壳上的快门覆盖磁盘的一部分，但是可由磁盘驱动器操纵以揭开磁盘并允许驱动器访问。 盒的双壳体结构能够显着改善盘和驱动器的可靠性，特别是对于需要更高面积记录密度的记录应用，例如近场光学记录。 特别地，磁盘盒减少了磁盘和驱动部件上的碎屑积聚。 双壳式磁盘盒提供了部分冗余屏障的系统，可以显着降低碎屑堆积的可能性。 障碍形成了清洁的层次结构，站在外部环境和磁盘和驱动组件之间。 因此，在优选的模式中，盘不会暴露于外部环境。 减少的碎屑量有助于光盘和驱动器的光学和机械性能更一致，从而提高数据存储的可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US6147962A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-14

申请号：US979821

申请日：1997-11-26

申请人： Thiruppathy Srinivasan ,  Chad R. Sandstrom ,  Douglas R. Plourde ,  Brian T. Bonn

发明人： Thiruppathy Srinivasan ,  Chad R. Sandstrom ,  Douglas R. Plourde ,  Brian T. Bonn

IPC分类号： G11B23/00 ,  G11B23/03 ,  G11B23/033

CPC分类号： G11B23/0306 ,  G11B23/0035 ,  G11B23/0332

摘要： A data storage cartridge having a data storage disc locking/restraining mechanism. The data storage cartridge includes a shell defined by a cover and a base, within which a disc and the restraining mechanism are disposed. The restraining mechanism operates to restrain the central portion of the data storage disc against the shell when the data storage disc is in a non-operating position. When the data storage disc is in an operating position, the restraining mechanism is disengaged from restraining the disc by the drive spindle independent of a shutter mechanism.

摘要翻译： 一种具有数据存储盘锁定/限制机构的数据存储盒。 数据存储盒包括由盖和基座限定的壳体，在该壳体内设置有盘和限制机构。 当数据存储盘处于非操作位置时，约束机构用于限制数据存储盘的中心部分抵靠外壳。 当数据存储盘处于操作位置时，限制机构与独立于快门机构的驱动主轴脱离限制盘。

公开(公告)号：USD425876S

公开(公告)日：2000-05-30

申请号：US87171

申请日：1998-04-28

申请人： Michael A. Maiers ,  Brian T. Bonn ,  Scot C. Fairchild

设计人： Michael A. Maiers ,  Brian T. Bonn ,  Scot C. Fairchild

公开(公告)号：US5734528A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-31

申请号：US622616

申请日：1996-03-26

申请人： Iraj Jabbari ,  Brian L. Phillips ,  Brian T. Bonn ,  Chul Soo Kim ,  Michael A. Maiers ,  Mark E. Gauger

发明人： Iraj Jabbari ,  Brian L. Phillips ,  Brian T. Bonn ,  Chul Soo Kim ,  Michael A. Maiers ,  Mark E. Gauger

IPC分类号： G11B5/55 ,  G11B21/02 ,  G11B5/54 ,  G11B21/08

CPC分类号： G11B5/5521 ,  G11B21/02

摘要： The present invention provides an improved actuator arm assembly including scalloped locking flanges with indentations for longitudinal, perpendicular, and torsional support, an injection molding for precisely locating and fixing a motor coil bobbin, motor coil wires, magnetic latch striker plate, and a crash stop to an actuator arm. Apertures on the actuator arm allow the plastic molding to pass through and lock the actuator arm to the motor coil bobbin together. The magnetic latch striker plate fixably parks the actuator arm in the disc drive assembly. Locating apertures of various shapes in the motor coil bobbin adds further stability and aids in interlocking the plastic molds around the motor coil bobbin. Furthermore, to reduce the height of the disc drive, protect the lead wires from being unduly stressed during the formation of the mold, and increase wire strength to tolerate stresses during testing and assembly, another embodiment of the invention utilizes insulating sleeves around the lead wires. Thus, after forming the lead coils from a molded coil mounted at the rear of an actuator arm, the two lead wires from either end of the coil are led out from the end of the coil, and plastic tubes are slid over the wires up to a point closely adjacent the wound coil. The wound coil is then molded, fixing its shape and holding it in place on the rear of the actuator arm.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种改进的致动器臂组件，其包括用于纵向，垂直和扭转支撑的凹口的扇形锁定凸缘，用于精确定位和固定电动机线圈架，注射模具线圈，磁性闩锁撞击板和碰撞停止 到致动器臂。 致动器臂上的孔允许塑料模制件通过并将致动器臂锁定到电机线圈架上。 磁性闩锁撞击板将致动器臂固定在盘驱动组件中。 定位电机线圈筒管中各种形状的孔径增加了进一步的稳定性，有助于使塑料模具围绕电动机线圈筒管互锁。 此外，为了减小磁盘驱动器的高度，保护引线在模具形成期间不会受到过度的应力，并且在测试和组装过程中增加电线强度以耐受应力，本发明的另一个实施例使用引线周围的绝缘套管 。 因此，在从安装在致动器臂的后部的模制线圈形成引线线圈之后，从线圈的任一端引出的两条引线从线圈的端部引出，并且塑料管在线上滑动直到 一个紧邻绕线圈的点。 然后将卷绕的线圈模制，固定其形状并将其保持在致动器臂的后部上的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US5584451A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-17

申请号：US367940

申请日：1995-03-27

申请人： Brian T. Bonn ,  Ruben Arriaca

发明人： Brian T. Bonn ,  Ruben Arriaca

IPC分类号： G11B5/48 ,  F16C3/08

CPC分类号： G11B5/4846 ,  Y10T29/49025 ,  Y10T29/49151 ,  Y10T29/49181 ,  Y10T29/49906 ,  Y10T29/49922 ,  Y10T29/49966

摘要： An apparatus for securing a printed circuit cable to an actuator arm in a disc drive is provided. The actuator arm has a pivot adjacent the disc of the disc drive and includes a threaded mounting boss on the side of the actuator arm and adjacent thereto connecting pins for connecting the PCC cable electrically to the actuator arm. A single piece alignment bracket incorporating both forks and an anti-rotation tab which cooperate with a slotted actuator arm to prevent a bracket and the PCC that it holds from being moved out of alignment or from rotating the assembly is provided, bonded directly to the PCC and forming the PCC for attachment to the actuator arm. The bracket is bent to form a first, central and third bracket section. The first section contains the forks and anti-rotation tab which are bent away from the first section in opposite directions. The central section contains a hole for mounting to the actuator arm. The third section has an elongated end piece.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于将印刷电路电缆固定到盘驱动器中的致动器臂的装置。 致动器臂具有与盘驱动器的盘相邻的枢轴，并且包括在致动器臂的侧面上并与其相邻的螺纹安装凸台，用于将PCC缆线电连接到致动器臂上的连接销。 提供了一个单件对中支架，其包括两个叉和一个防旋转突出部，其与开槽的致动器臂配合以防止支架和其保持的PCC被移出不对准或旋转组件，直接连接到PCC 并且形成用于附接到致动器臂的PCC。 支架被弯曲以形成第一，中心和第三支架部分。 第一部分包含在相反方向上从第一部分弯曲的叉和防旋转片。 中心部分包​​含一个用于安装到执行器臂的孔。 第三部分具有细长的端部件。

公开(公告)号：US6154441A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US839874

申请日：1997-04-17

申请人： Chad R. Sandstrom ,  Brian T. Bonn

发明人： Chad R. Sandstrom ,  Brian T. Bonn

IPC分类号： G11B7/095 ,  G11B7/24 ,  G11B7/26 ,  G11B17/028 ,  G11B23/00

CPC分类号： G11B23/0035 ,  G11B17/028 ,  G11B7/24 ,  G11B7/26 ,  G11B7/0953

摘要： Optical storage system including a disc drive and an optical media having a low radial total indicated runout and method of manufacturing such media. The optical media includes a disc substrate having a formatted surface and a center hole. A disc alignment mechanism is provided, wherein the concentric registration of the formatted surface is specified relative to the disc alignment mechanism. A hub having a center hole is positioned at the disc center hole, wherein the hub center hole is centered relative to the disc alignment mechanism. The disc drive includes a drive spindle and a center pin extending from the drive spindle for centering the drive spindle to the optical media.

摘要翻译： 光存储系统包括盘驱动器和具有低径向总指示的跳动的光学介质和制造这种介质的方法。 光学介质包括具有格式化表面和中心孔的盘基片。 提供了盘对准机构，其中相对于盘对准机构指定格式化表面的同心配准。 具有中心孔的轮毂定位在盘中心孔处，其中轮毂中心孔相对于盘对准机构居中。 磁盘驱动器包括驱动主轴和从驱动主轴延伸的中心销，用于将驱动主轴定心到光学介质。

公开(公告)号：US4888655A

公开(公告)日：1989-12-19

申请号：US220231

申请日：1988-07-18

申请人： Brian T. Bonn

发明人： Brian T. Bonn

IPC分类号： G11B25/04 ,  G11B33/14

CPC分类号： G11B25/043 ,  G11B33/1446

摘要： An improved air filtration system for a disc drive system having magnetic information storage media located within a sealed housing having upper and lower casing members. The media, as well as the majority of the drives components are primarily secured to the lower casing. The filtration system includes a breather filter and a recirculation filter that are both mounted to the upper casing such that when the drive is disassembled, the air filtration system is automatically removed from the drive to provide the operator with better access to the various drive components. The breather filter is placed above the disc pack in a region of low pressure to maintain the drive at above atmospheric pressure during operation. The recirculation filter is placed in a region having high air flow rates.

摘要翻译： 一种用于盘驱动系统的改进的空气过滤系统，其具有位于具有上壳体和下壳体构件的密封壳体内的磁信息存储介质。 介质以及大多数驱动部件主要固定在下壳体上。 过滤系统包括通气过滤器和再循环过滤器，两者均安装在上壳体上，使得当驱动器拆卸时，空气过滤系统被自动地从驱动器移除，以便操作者更好地进入各种驱动部件。 通气过滤器放置在低压区域的盘片上方，以在运行过程中将驱动器保持在高于大气压。 再循环过滤器被放置在具有高空气流速的区域中。