Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240096372). DISK DRIVE AND DISK DRIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract

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DISK DRIVE AND DISK DRIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Organization Name

kabushiki kaisha toshiba

Inventor(s)

Tomoyuki Tokizaki of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

DISK DRIVE AND DISK DRIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240096372 titled 'DISK DRIVE AND DISK DRIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a disk drive with a unique design that includes a housing, a seal, and a piercing member. The housing has a base, a first cover with a hole, and a second cover. The seal is attached to the first cover and has a hole for communication. The piercing member is attached to the second cover and includes a needle for piercing.

  • Housing with base, first cover, and second cover
  • Seal attached to first cover with a hole
  • Piercing member attached to second cover with a needle

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in various industries such as data storage, medical devices, and automotive systems.

Problems Solved

The design helps prevent contamination and maintain the integrity of the disk drive by providing a sealed environment.

Benefits

The disk drive design offers improved protection and reliability for sensitive components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be utilized in hard drives, medical equipment, and other devices requiring a sealed and protected environment.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to sealed enclosures or piercing mechanisms in various industries, but specific examples would need to be researched.

Unanswered Questions

What materials are used in the construction of the housing, seal, and piercing member?

The abstract does not provide details on the materials used in the components of the disk drive.

How does the piercing member interact with the seal to maintain the integrity of the disk drive?

The abstract mentions the piercing member and seal but does not elaborate on their specific interaction in the design.


Original Abstract Submitted

a disk drive according to an embodiment includes a housing, a seal, and a piercing member. the housing includes a base having a first space, a first cover with a first hole, attached to the base, and a second cover covering the first cover. the first cover closes the first space. the first cover and the second cover are placed with a second space in-between. the first hole allows communication between the first space and the second space. the seal with a second hole, is attached to the first cover, the second hole allowing communication between the first space or the second space and the first hole. the piercing member includes an attachment part attached to the second cover in the second space, and a needle protruding from the attachment part toward the second hole.