18459317. DISK APPARATUS simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)

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DISK APPARATUS

Organization Name

KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor(s)

Masaki Morita of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

Hisashi Hasegawa of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

DISK APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18459317 titled 'DISK APPARATUS

The disk apparatus described in the patent application consists of a housing with a base, a rotatable disk-shaped recording medium, a protective cover, and a shock absorber.

  • The housing includes a base with a bottom wall and a frame-like side wall, along with a top cover joined to the base.
  • The rotatable disk-shaped recording medium is placed within the housing for storage and retrieval of data.
  • The protective cover consists of a top plate secured to the top cover and a side plate facing one side surface of the base.
  • A shock absorber is sandwiched between the side plate of the protective cover and the one side surface of the base to absorb shocks and vibrations.

Potential Applications: - Data storage devices - Computer hardware - Media players

Problems Solved: - Protection of disk-shaped recording medium from external shocks - Secure housing for storage and retrieval of data

Benefits: - Enhanced durability of disk apparatus - Improved data security and reliability

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Disk Apparatus for Data Storage" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as IT, telecommunications, and entertainment for efficient data storage and retrieval solutions.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to disk apparatuses, protective covers, and shock absorbers in the field of data storage technology.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in shock absorption technology and protective covers for data storage devices.

Questions about Disk Apparatus: 1. How does the shock absorber in the disk apparatus enhance its durability and performance? 2. What are the potential market implications of implementing this innovative disk apparatus in various industries?


Original Abstract Submitted

A disk apparatus includes a housing including a base, the base including a bottom wall and a frame-like side wall standing upright along peripheral edges of the bottom wall, and a top cover joined to the base, a rotatable disk-shaped recording medium disposed in the housing, a protective cover including a top plate secured to the top cover and a side plate facing one side surface of the base, and a shock absorber sandwiched between the side plate and the one side surface of the base.