公开(公告)号：US07969685B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12228496

申请日：2008-08-13

Applicant: Xinjiang Shen ,  Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Robert Chu

Inventor： Xinjiang Shen ,  Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Robert Chu

IPC: G11B5/147

CPC classification number: G11B5/6005

Abstract: A DFH (Dynamic Flying Height) type slider ABS design has a stable flying height and a DFH efficiency that is uniform across the entire disk surface. These properties are a result of embedding the read/write head and heater in a trapezoidally bridged micro-pad having a very small surface area. The micro-pad is surrounded by a wing-like structure that projects from a central rail in the ABS and the micro pad is connected to an inner edge of that structure by a bridge having a trapezoidal shape. The trapezoidal shape responds effectively to variations in air flow direction and pressure point as the slider moves across the disk surface and, as a result, provides the uniform DFH efficiency. At the same time, the projecting wings and adjacent topology help to direct the airflow around the micro-pad and provide the stable flying height.

Abstract translation: DFH（动态飞行高度）型滑块ABS设计具有稳定的飞行高度和整个磁盘表面均匀的DFH效率。 这些性质是将读/写头和加热器嵌入具有非常小的表面积的梯形桥接微垫中的结果。 微垫被由ABS中的中心轨道突出的翼状结构围绕，并且微型垫通过具有梯形形状的桥连接到该结构的内边缘。 当滑块越过盘表面时，梯形形状有效地响应于空气流动方向和压力点的变化，结果提供了均匀的DFH效率。 同时，突出的机翼和相邻的拓扑结构有助于引导微型焊盘周围的气流，并提供稳定的飞行高度。

公开(公告)号：US20090262458A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12148602

申请日：2008-04-21

Applicant: Xinjiang Shen ,  Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Robert Chu

Inventor： Xinjiang Shen ,  Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Robert Chu

IPC: G11B5/60

CPC classification number: G11B5/6005 ,  G11B5/6064 ,  G11B5/607

Abstract: A DFH (Dynamic Flying Height) type slider ABS design has significantly improved DFH efficiency and a decreased sensitivity of flying height to both ambient conditions and disk surface variations. This is a result of embedding the read/write head and heater in a micro-pad having a very small surface area. The micro-pad is surrounded by a wing-like structure that projects from a central rail in the ABS. The micro-pad is separated from the central rail by a surrounding trench whose depth can be varied to tune the DFH efficiency. The small surface area of the micro-pad reduces the air pressure at the read/write head and the projecting wings and adjacent topology help to direct the airflow around the micro-pad.

Abstract translation: DFH（动态飞行高度）型滑块ABS设计显着提高了DFH效率，降低了飞行高度对环境条件和磁盘表面变化的敏感度。 这是将读/写头和加热器嵌入具有非常小的表面积的微垫中的结果。 微垫被由ABS的中心轨道突出的翼状结构包围。 微型焊盘通过周围的沟槽与中心导轨分开，其深度可以变化以调节DFH效率。 微型焊盘的小表面积减小了读/写头的空气压力，并且突出的翼和相邻的拓扑结构有助于引导微型焊盘周围的气流。

公开(公告)号：US20100039732A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12228496

申请日：2008-08-13

Applicant: Xinjiang Shen ,  Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Robert Chu

Inventor： Xinjiang Shen ,  Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Robert Chu

IPC: G11B5/60

CPC classification number: G11B5/6005

Abstract: A DFH (Dynamic Flying Height) type slider ABS design has a stable flying height and a DFH efficiency that is uniform across the entire disk surface. These properties are a result of embedding the read/write head and heater in a trapezoidally bridged micro-pad having a very small surface area. The micro-pad is surrounded by a wing-like structure that projects from a central rail in the ABS and the micro pad is connected to an inner edge of that structure by a bridge having a trapezoidal shape. The trapezoidal shape responds effectively to variations in air flow direction and pressure point as the slider moves across the disk surface and, as a result, provides the uniform DFH efficiency. At the same time, the projecting wings and adjacent topology help to direct the airflow around the micro-pad and provide the stable flying height.

Abstract translation: DFH（动态飞行高度）型滑块ABS设计具有稳定的飞行高度和整个磁盘表面均匀的DFH效率。 这些性质是将读/写头和加热器嵌入具有非常小的表面积的梯形桥接微垫中的结果。 微垫被由ABS中的中心轨道突出的翼状结构包围，并且微垫通过具有梯形形状的桥连接到该结构的内边缘。 当滑块越过盘表面时，梯形形状有效地响应于空气流动方向和压力点的变化，结果提供了均匀的DFH效率。 同时，突出的机翼和相邻的拓扑结构有助于引导微型焊盘周围的气流，并提供稳定的飞行高度。

公开(公告)号：US20080106818A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11594343

申请日：2006-11-07

Applicant: Ellis T. Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Xinjiang Shen ,  Sindy Yeung

Inventor： Ellis T. Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Xinjiang Shen ,  Sindy Yeung

IPC: G11B33/14 ,  G11B5/60

CPC classification number: G11B5/6082 ,  G11B5/40 ,  G11B5/6064 ,  Y10T29/49041

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is an ABS design with a pitch ladder feature. This embodiment has an air flow squeezing channel which consists of one airflow blocker and three etching steps. The airflow blocker can be used to limit the incoming air flow from the leading edge of the ABS. Additionally, the embodiment contains an air channel that reduces altitude sensitivity by channeling air at the inner diameter into a sub-ambient pressure cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例是具有螺距梯特征的ABS设计。 该实施例具有由一个气流阻塞器和三个蚀刻步骤组成的气流挤压通道。 气流阻塞器可用于限制从ABS的前缘进入的空气流。 此外，该实施例包含通过将内径处的空气引导到次环境压力腔中而降低高度感度的空气通道。

公开(公告)号：US07978436B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US11758603

申请日：2007-06-05

Applicant: Ellis T. Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Xinjiang Shen ,  Sindy Yeung

Inventor： Ellis T. Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Xinjiang Shen ,  Sindy Yeung

IPC: G11B5/60 ,  G11B21/21 ,  G11B17/32

CPC classification number: G11B5/6082 ,  G11B5/6064

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving flying height stability in a small form factor hard disk drive that typically moves at lower speeds is achieved by a slider having an ABS with an air channel and pocket. The air channel and pocket are configured to increase the amount of aerodynamic lift provided by normally smaller amounts of intake air at the inner diameter of the rotating disk and, thereby, to achieve a desired flying height profile.

Abstract translation: 一种用于改善通常以较低速度移动的小尺寸硬盘驱动器中的飞行高度稳定性的方法和装置通过具有带有空气通道和袋口的ABS的滑块来实现。 空气通道和口袋构造成增加在旋转盘的内径处通常较小量的进气提供的空气动力升高量，从而实现期望的飞行高度分布。

公开(公告)号：US07837885B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11594343

申请日：2006-11-07

Applicant: Ellis T. Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Xinjiang Shen ,  Sindy Yeung

Inventor： Ellis T. Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Xinjiang Shen ,  Sindy Yeung

IPC: G11B5/127

CPC classification number: G11B5/6082 ,  G11B5/40 ,  G11B5/6064 ,  Y10T29/49041

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is an ABS design with a pitch ladder feature. This embodiment has an air flow squeezing channel which consists of one airflow blocker and three etching steps. The airflow blocker can be used to limit the incoming air flow from the leading edge of the ABS. Additionally, the embodiment contains an air channel that reduces altitude sensitivity by channeling air at the inner diameter into a sub-ambient pressure cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例是具有螺距梯特征的ABS设计。 该实施例具有由一个气流阻塞器和三个蚀刻步骤组成的气流挤压通道。 气流阻塞器可用于限制从ABS的前缘进入的空气流。 此外，该实施例包含通过将内径处的空气引导到次环境压力腔中而降低高度感度的空气通道。

公开(公告)号：US08184405B1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12930753

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: Guoqiang Zheng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Sindy Yeung

Inventor： Guoqiang Zheng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Zhu Feng ,  Sindy Yeung

IPC: G11B5/55

CPC classification number: G11B5/6082 ,  G11B5/102

Abstract: A slider is formed by a three-step ion milling process with an ABS topography that provides aerodynamic stability at sub-nanometer flying heights. The ABS design significantly eliminates the accumulation of lubricant and removes whatever lubricant does accumulate by use of a shallow dam at the trailing edge. In addition, a junction between a down-track channel and a cross-track channel directs airflow towards a center pad in which a transducer is embedded so that the pressure at the pad is enhanced even under high altitude conditions. The slider ABS is divided into two portions by a transverse deep air channel, but the channel is bridged by the cross-track channel which crosses the deep air channel with sides of unequal height. This dual height bridge allows variations in skew angle to be compensated so that pressure variations across the disk tracks are significantly reduced.

Abstract translation: 滑块通过具有ABS形貌的三步离子研磨工艺形成，其在亚纳米飞行高度处提供空气动力学稳定性。 ABS设计显着地消除了润滑剂的积聚，并且通过在后缘使用浅水坝去除了积聚的任何润滑剂。 此外，下轨道和跨轨道之间的接合处将气流引向中心衬垫，在中心衬垫中嵌入换能器，使得即使在高海拔条件下，衬垫处的压力也得到提高。 滑块ABS通过横向深空气通道分成两部分，但是通道由跨越高空气通道的横向通道桥接，其侧面不等高。 这种双高度桥允许补偿偏斜角的变化，使得磁盘轨道上的压力变化显着减小。

公开(公告)号：US07327535B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US10434949

申请日：2003-05-08

Applicant: Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha

Inventor： Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha

IPC: G11B5/187 ,  G11B5/60

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  G11B5/255 ,  Y10T428/11

Abstract: A system and method for providing corrosion protection for a magnetic read/write head is disclosed. A monolayer surface coating is applied to cover those portions of the under layer of a magnetic read/write head not already covered by a previously applied diamond-like coating. This allows for a thinner diamond like coating than previously applied in the art. The monolayer surface coating can be a self-assembled monolayer, such as an organosilicon for hydroxylated surfaces or carboxylic acids for aluminum or other metal oxides. Alternatively, the monolayer surface coating can be directly applied to the under layer with no diamond-like coating being present. The monolayer surface coating can be applied by a surface immersion process or by a vacuum coating process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于为磁读/写头提供防腐蚀的系统和方法。 施加单层表面涂层以覆盖未被先前施加的类金刚石涂层覆盖的磁读/写头的下层的那些部分。 这允许比本领域中先前应用的更薄的金刚石类涂层。 单层表面涂层可以是自组装单层，例如羟基化表面的有机硅或铝或其它金属氧化物的羧酸。 或者，单层表面涂层可以直接施加到底层，而不存在类金刚石涂层。 单层表面涂层可以通过表面浸渍法或真空镀膜法施加。

公开(公告)号：US20060176596A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11399284

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Xiaofeng Zhang

Inventor： Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Xiaofeng Zhang

IPC: G11B27/36

CPC classification number: G11B5/60

Abstract: A system and method for measuring and neutralizing the electrical charge at the interface of a magnetic head and a magnetic storage medium, such as a disk, is disclosed. A surface treatment material is applied to the magnetic head. The surface treatment material matches the medium surface material on the surface of the magnetic storage medium. The surface treatment material on the magnetic read/write head may be a fluorinated carbon, such as a Fomblin Z-derivative, perfluoro alkyl trichlorosilane, a FC-722, or a fluorinated polymer. The surface treatment material can be applied to the magnetic head by a vapor deposition process or by a liquid immersion process. The charge on the head-disk interface can be measured by applying varying external charges to the head while reading a signal previously written to the disk.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量和中和磁头和诸如磁盘的磁存储介质的界面处的电荷的系统和方法。 将表面处理材料施加到磁头。 表面处理材料与磁性存储介质表面上的介质表面材料相匹配。 磁读写头上的表面处理材料可以是氟化碳，如Fomblin Z衍生物，全氟烷基三氯硅烷，FC-722或氟化聚合物。 表面处理材料可以通过气相沉积法或液浸法施加到磁头上。 头磁盘接口上的电荷可以通过在读取先前写入磁盘的信号时向磁头施加变化的外部电荷来测量。

公开(公告)号：US07675711B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US10434258

申请日：2003-05-07

Applicant: Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Xiaofeng Zhang

Inventor： Zhu Feng ,  Ellis Cha ,  Xiaofeng Zhang

IPC: G11B5/60 ,  G11B5/82

CPC classification number: G11B5/60

Abstract: A system and method for measuring and neutralizing the electrical charge at the interface of a magnetic head and a magnetic storage medium, such as a disk, is disclosed. A surface treatment material is applied to the magnetic head. The surface treatment material matches the medium surface material on the surface of the magnetic storage medium. The surface treatment material on the magnetic read/write head may be a fluorinated carbon, such as a Fomblin Z-derivative, perfluoro alkyl trichlorosilane, a FC-722, or a fluorinated polymer. The surface treatment material can be applied to the magnetic head by a vapor deposition process or by a liquid immersion process. The charge on the head-disk interface can be measured by applying varying external charges to the head while reading a signal previously written to the disk.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量和中和磁头和诸如磁盘的磁存储介质的界面处的电荷的系统和方法。 将表面处理材料施加到磁头。 表面处理材料与磁性存储介质表面上的介质表面材料相匹配。 磁读写头上的表面处理材料可以是氟化碳，如Fomblin Z衍生物，全氟烷基三氯硅烷，FC-722或氟化聚合物。 表面处理材料可以通过气相沉积法或液浸法施加到磁头上。 头磁盘接口上的电荷可以通过在读取先前写入磁盘的信号时向磁头施加变化的外部电荷来测量。