US5825585A
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Laterally constrained and damped mount for a hard disk drive
Assignee: Maxtor Corp
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Filing: 1996-01-30
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Granted: 1998-10-20
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Expires: 2016-01-30
Abstract
Abstract An assembly that couples a spindle shaft to the cover of a hard disk drive. The disk drive has a cover that is attached to a baseplate. Extending from the baseplate is a spindle shaft which supports a hub and the magnetic disk of the drive unit. Also extending from the base is an actuator assembly that includes a motor, shaft and pivoting arms. A resilient shaft mount secures the ends of the spindle and actuator shaft to the cover of the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Shabab Hatam-Tabrizi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:36
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/08; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/03; G11B23/0326; G11B25/00; G11B25/04; G11B25/043; G11B23/0014; G11B23/0021; G11B23/0028; G11B23/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: an enclosure having first and second lateral surfaces, said first and second lateral surfaces being substantially parallel to one another; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having first and second ends, said spindle shaft being fixedly coupled at said first end to said first lateral surface of said enclosure, and said spindle shaft being coupled at said second end to said second lateral surface of said enclosure, said second end of said spindle shaft having an orifice therein; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end, said damping member coupled adjacent said second end of said spindle shaft and compressed against at least a portion of said second lateral surface so as to avoid shearing of said end of said spindle shaft with respect to said second lateral surface in response to external shock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: an enclosure having first and second lateral surfaces, said first and second lateral surfaces being substantially parallel to one another; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having first and second ends, said spindle shaft being fixedly coupled at said first end to said first lateral surface of said enclosure, and said spindle shaft being coupled at said second end to said second lateral surface of said enclosure, said second end of said spindle shaft having an orifice therein; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end, said damping member coupled adjacent said second end of said spindle shaft and compressed against at least a portion of said second lateral surface so as to avoid shearing of said end of said spindle shaft with respect to said second lateral surface in response to external shock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein said orifice has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein said mounting member comprises an elastomeric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly as recited in claim 3, wherein said mounting member comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein said mounting member has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein said mounting member has a substantially cylindrical shape and a rectangular cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
129 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: an enclosure having first and second lateral surfaces, said first and second lateral surfaces being substantially parallel to one another, said second lateral surface having a recessed region; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having first and second ends, said spindle shaft being fixedly coupled at said first end to said first lateral surface, and at said second end to said second lateral surface, said spindle shaft having an axial orifice positioned within said second end of said spindle shaft; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end disposed at least partially within said axial orifice and at least partially within said recessed region.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: an enclosure having first and second lateral surfaces, said first and second lateral surfaces being substantially parallel to one another, said second lateral surface having a recessed region; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having first and second ends, said spindle shaft being fixedly coupled at said first end to said first lateral surface, and at said second end to said second lateral surface, said spindle shaft having an axial orifice positioned within said second end of said spindle shaft; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end disposed at least partially within said axial orifice and at least partially within said recessed region.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly as recited in claim 7, wherein said orifice has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly as recited in claim 7, wherein said mounting member comprises an elastomeric material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as recited in claim 8, wherein said mounting member has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly as recited in claim 8, wherein said mounting member has a substantially cylindrical shape and a rectangular cross-section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
123 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: a baseplate; a cover; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having a first end and a second end, said second end defining a second end perimeter, said spindle shaft being fixedly coupled at said first end to said baseplate, and said spindle shaft being coupled at said second end to said cover; said cover being attached to said baseplate to enclose said spindle shaft and said disks therebetween; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end, at least a portion of said damping member positioned within said second end perimeter and compressed against said cover during normal operation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
123 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: a baseplate; a cover; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having a first end and a second end, said second end defining a second end perimeter, said spindle shaft being fixedly coupled at said first end to said baseplate, and said spindle shaft being coupled at said second end to said cover; said cover being attached to said baseplate to enclose said spindle shaft and said disks therebetween; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end, at least a portion of said damping member positioned within said second end perimeter and compressed against said cover during normal operation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly as recited in claim 12, wherein said second end has an orifice which has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly as recited in claim 12, wherein said mounting member comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as recited in claim 13, wherein said mounting member has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly as recited in claim 13, wherein said mounting member has a substantially cylindrical shape and a rectangular cross-section.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
91 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: a baseplate; a cover having a recessed region; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having first and second ends, said spindle shaft being fastened at said first end to said baseplate; said cover being attached to said baseplate to enclose said spindle shaft and said disks therebetween; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end compressed between said orifice and said recessed region during normal operation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
91 words
A hard disk drive assembly comprising: a baseplate; a cover having a recessed region; a spindle shaft supporting a motor for rotating one or more magnetic disks about said spindle shaft, said spindle shaft having first and second ends, said spindle shaft being fastened at said first end to said baseplate; said cover being attached to said baseplate to enclose said spindle shaft and said disks therebetween; and a damping mounting member constraining said spindle shaft at said second end compressed between said orifice and said recessed region during normal operation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly as recited in claim 17, wherein said orifice has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as recited in claim 18, wherein said mounting member has a substantially stepped cylindrical shape and a T cross-section.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly as recited in claim 18, wherein said mounting member has a substantially cylindrical shape and a rectangular cross-section.
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