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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2003
Wayne Allen Bonin, North Oaks, MN (US);
Zine-eddine Boutaghou, Vandais Heights, MN (US);
Adam Karl Himes, Richfield, MN (US);
Wayne Allen Bonin, North Oaks, MN (US);
Zine-Eddine Boutaghou, Vandais Heights, MN (US);
Adam Karl Himes, Richfield, MN (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention includes gimbal having an attachment portion and a head support structure spaced apart from the attachment portion. A first strut connects the attachment portion and the head support structure. The first strut has an increased center portion and two end portions on opposite sides of the center portion. The increased center portion has a greater thickness than the two end portions. The gimbal also includes a second strut spaced apart from the first strut and is connected to the attachment portion and the head support structure. The second strut has an increased center portion and two end portions on opposite sides of the increased center portion. The increased center portion of the second strut has a greater thickness than the two end portions.