US4117997A
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Motor isolation mount for disk drives
Assignee: Bull HN Information Systems Inc
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Filing: 1975-06-26
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1995-06-26
Abstract
Abstract In a data storage apparatus, a motor isolation mount for isolating a linear magnetic motor from a base plate so that forces imparted by the motor to the base plate do not excite resonance which might cause head-to-track positioning errors.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis G. Gitzendanner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:33
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a data storage apparatus having a linear magnetic motor assembly, a movable coil attached to the linear magnetic motor assembly, an elongated base plate assembly, and a motor mount secured to the base plate assembly by bolt means, the improvement comprising: (a) means for allowing movement of the motor mount away from an equilibrium position on the base plate assembly when the movable coil is actuated limited to a direction parallel to the direction of travel of the movable coil; and (b) biasing means secured to the motor mount and the base plate assembly for controlling the amount of friction between the motor mount and the base plate assembly during the movement of the motor mount, said biasing means providing a force for returning the motor mount to said equilibrium position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a data storage apparatus having a linear magnetic motor assembly, a movable coil attached to the linear magnetic motor assembly, an elongated base plate assembly, and a motor mount secured to the base plate assembly by bolt means, the improvement comprising: (a) means for allowing movement of the motor mount away from an equilibrium position on the base plate assembly when the movable coil is actuated limited to a direction parallel to the direction of travel of the movable coil; and (b) biasing means secured to the motor mount and the base plate assembly for controlling the amount of friction between the motor mount and the base plate assembly during the movement of the motor mount, said biasing means providing a force for returning the motor mount to said equilibrium position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said biasing means supports a portion of the weight of the magnetic motor assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said biasing means is a coil spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for allowing movement of the motor mount comprises: (a) a low friction bushing surrounding said bolt means; and (b) an elongated bolt slot, the width of said slot being substantially equal to the width of said bushing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a data storage apparatus having a magnetic motor assembly, a movable coil attached to the magnetic motor assembly, an elongated base plate assembly, and a motor mount securing the magnetic motor assembly by a plurality of bolts or the like to the base plate assembly, the improvement comprising: (a) a low friction bushing surrounding each of said bolts; (b) an elongated bolt slot for each of said bolts, the width of each slot being substantially equal to the width of a bushing; and (c) a coil spring secured to the motor mount and the base plate assembly for biasing the magnetic motor assembly in an equilibrium position and controlling the amount of friction between the motor mount and the base plate assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a data storage apparatus having a magnetic motor assembly, a movable coil attached to the magnetic motor assembly, an elongated base plate assembly, and a motor mount securing the magnetic motor assembly by a plurality of bolts or the like to the base plate assembly, the improvement comprising: (a) a low friction bushing surrounding each of said bolts; (b) an elongated bolt slot for each of said bolts, the width of each slot being substantially equal to the width of a bushing; and (c) a coil spring secured to the motor mount and the base plate assembly for biasing the magnetic motor assembly in an equilibrium position and controlling the amount of friction between the motor mount and the base plate assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said base plate assembly further includes a low friction bearing pad and an elongated base plate, said low friction pad being disposed between the motor mount and the elongated base plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said coil spring supports a portion of the weight of the magnetic motor assembly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |