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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2000
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Choon Kiat Lim, Singapore, SG;
Joseph Cheng-Tsu Liu, Singapore, SG;
Kok Tong Soh, Singapore, SG;
Wai Onn Chee, Singapore, SG;
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16M / ; F16M / ; F16M / ; F16M / ; F16M / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
248634 ; 248638 ;
Abstract
Apparatus and method for mounting a disc drive with vertical and horizontal compressible elements and for stabilizing the disc drive during use. Shock mounts are affixed to a horizontal surface (i.e. parallel to a data surface) of the disc drive, slowing vertical shock pulses transmitted from the frame to the disc drive. Recessed vertical surfaces are formed on sides of the housing to accommodate additional dampeners, which slow horizontal shock pulses while reducing operating vibration.