18461944. DISK DEVICE simplified abstract (Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba)
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DISK DEVICE
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DISK DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18461944 titled 'DISK DEVICE
According to one embodiment, a disk device includes a magnetic disk, a magnetic head, a suspension, a ramp mechanism, a housing, and a screw. The suspension holds the magnetic head and moves between a load position and an unload position. The ramp mechanism includes a ramp member that holds the suspension at the unload position, and a cylindrical member with a through hole, being fixed to the ramp member. The housing includes a first support surface with a screw hole supporting the cylindrical member. The screw includes a screw head and a screw shaft fitted into the screw hole through the through hole. The screw holds the cylindrical member between the screw head and the first support surface. A contact area between the cylindrical member and the housing is set to larger than a contact area between the cylindrical member and the screw head.
- The disk device includes a magnetic disk, magnetic head, suspension, ramp mechanism, housing, and screw.
- The suspension moves between load and unload positions, with the ramp mechanism holding it at the unload position.
- The cylindrical member with a through hole is fixed to the ramp member, supported by the housing's first support surface.
- The screw, with a screw head and shaft, holds the cylindrical member in place between the screw head and the housing.
- The contact area between the cylindrical member and the housing is larger than that between the cylindrical member and the screw head.
Potential Applications: - Data storage devices - Computer hardware - Magnetic storage technology
Problems Solved: - Secure positioning of magnetic head - Efficient movement between load and unload positions - Enhanced stability during disk operation
Benefits: - Improved data storage performance - Increased reliability of disk devices - Enhanced durability of components
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Disk Device Technology for Data Storage Solutions This technology can be utilized in the development of high-performance hard drives for various industries such as data centers, cloud computing, and personal computing devices. The innovation offers a competitive edge in the market by providing reliable and efficient data storage solutions.
Questions about Disk Device Technology: 1. How does the contact area between the cylindrical member and the housing contribute to the stability of the disk device? 2. What are the key advantages of using a ramp mechanism in disk devices for data storage applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
According to one embodiment, a disk device includes a magnetic disk, a magnetic head, a suspension, a ramp mechanism, a housing, and a screw. The suspension holds the magnetic head and moves between a load position and an unload position. The ramp mechanism includes a ramp member that holds the suspension at the unload position, and a cylindrical member with a through hole, being fixed to the ramp member. The housing includes a first support surface with a screw hole supporting the cylindrical member. The screw includes a screw head and a screw shaft fitted into the screw hole through the through hole. The screw holds the cylindrical member between the screw head and the first support surface. A contact area between the cylindrical member and the housing is set to larger than a contact area between the cylindrical member and the screw head.
