Seagate Technology Incorporated

Joo Yong Teo

Niroot Jierapipatanakul

BoonSeng Ong

YiRen Hong

Mo Xu

ChoonKiat Lim

WaiOnn Chee

Wai Onn Chee

HonLeong Wong

A data storage device is made by molding a portion of a motor into a first enclosure member, and then coupling the first enclosure member to a second enclosure member to define an interior environment for other data storage device components.

Method for making a data storage device

The present invention relates to an air guide for use in a disc drive such that air flow can be redirected to improve the efficiency of a filter located within the disc drive. Embodiments of the present invention provide for an air guide having air guide surfaces that, in conjunction with sides of the disc drive housing, are configured to channel air flow off a spinning disc, through a filter, and back into the mainstream air flow. The air guide may be formed as an integral unit with either the inner major surface of the cover or of the baseplate, or both, such that the air guide may extend over part of the disc surface and provide an effective channel for air flow without the need for additional assembly processes during manufacture.

Disc drive housing with air guide

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Singapore, Singapore

Joo Yong Teo