This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nhk Spring Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2005-2009.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005-2009
Title: Norio Horie: Innovator in Head Suspension Technology
Introduction
Norio Horie is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of head suspension technology, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on improving the performance and reliability of disk drives.
Latest Patents
Horie's latest patents include innovative designs for head suspensions. One of his notable inventions is a head suspension that restricts deformation of a flexure caused by frictional force produced between a hard disk and a slider when the hard disk turns in a reverse direction. This design features a load beam that is resiliently supported with a base, which is turned around an axis by an arm. The load beam applies necessary pressure onto a head equipped with a slider to write and read data from the hard disk. Additionally, the flexure is attached to the load beam and includes a tongue that supports the slider. A limiter is integrated into the flexure to limit the displacement of the tongue due to frictional forces during reverse turns of the hard disk.
Another significant patent involves a resin and metal head suspension for disk drives. This design includes support plate means that serve as a carriage arm and a load beam. The load beam consists of both a rigid part and a resilient part, which work together to apply load to the slider of a head. The support plate means are made of at least two layered plates, with one plate having a thickness suitable for forming precision holes through etching. This design enhances the flatness of the plates and improves the accuracy of the pivot hole.
Career Highlights
Norio Horie is associated with Nhk Spring Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the field of head suspension technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of disk drives, making them more efficient and reliable.
Collaborations
Horie has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Itsuro Kikkawa and Hajime Arai, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies in their field.
Conclusion
Norio Horie's contributions to head suspension technology have made a significant impact on the disk drive industry. His innovative patents reflect his dedication to enhancing the performance and reliability of data storage solutions.