Disk drive having position sensor for ramp load and unload, and method for its use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5831786
SERIAL NO

08922115

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Disclosed is a disk drive having at least one disk for storing data. The disk drive includes at least one transducer for reading or writing data to or from the disk. The transducer is attached to an actuator which positions the transducer with respect to the disk. The actuator includes a controllable motor which is used to move the actuator and the transducer attached thereto. The disk drive also includes a ramp for off loading the transducer or for parking the transducer off of the surface of the disk. Also disclosed is apparatus and methods for measuring and controlling the movement of the actuator and attached transducer while the transducer is coming from a position off of the ramp and onto the surface of the disk.

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  • WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boutaghou, Zine-Eddine Rochester, MN 283 4742
Cunningham, Earl Albert Rochester, MN 21 398
Ottesen, Hal Hjalmar Rochester, MN 80 3050

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