US5032932A
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Hard disk testing method
Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1989-06-01
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2009-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A hard disk testing apparatus is comprised of a pair of carriages, each provided with a pair of upper and lower heads, and one of the upper and lower heads on either of the carriages is mounted on a micro adjustment carriage. With this structure, the head mounted on the fixed carriage writes a signal, and the head mounted on the carriage equipped with the micro adjustment carriage reads the signal. The structure and operation of the apparatus effectively prevent omission or duplication of testing tracks at the border between a test range of a hard disk covered by one of the pair of carriages and another test range covered by the other carriage.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiharu Kogure
- 👤 Ryuichi Matsuzaki
- 👤 Yoshitake Ueshima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:34
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of adjusting positions of magnetic heads of a hard disk testing apparatus comprising the steps of: writing a test signal in the surfaces of both sides of a hard disk by a first pair of magnetic heads provided on a first carriage; moving a second carriage while observing the written test signal by one of a second pair of magnetic heads provided on said second carriage; stopping said second carriage when said one of said second pair of magnetic heads detects a maximum value of the written test signal; moving the other head of said second pair of magnetic heads while observing the written test signal by said other head of said second pair of magnetic heads; and stopping said other head of said second pair of magnetic heads when said other head of said second pair of magnetic heads detects a maximum value of the written test signal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of adjusting positions of magnetic heads of a hard disk testing apparatus comprising the steps of: writing a test signal in the surfaces of both sides of a hard disk by a first pair of magnetic heads provided on a first carriage; moving a second carriage while observing the written test signal by one of a second pair of magnetic heads provided on said second carriage; stopping said second carriage when said one of said second pair of magnetic heads detects a maximum value of the written test signal; moving the other head of said second pair of magnetic heads while observing the written test signal by said other head of said second pair of magnetic heads; and stopping said other head of said second pair of magnetic heads when said other head of said second pair of magnetic heads detects a maximum value of the written test signal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-15 | 1995-01-14 | 1995-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-15 | 1999-01-14 | 1999-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-15 | 2003-01-14 | 2003-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |