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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2003
Joel David Limmer, Bloomington, MN (US);
Zine-eddine Boutaghou, Vadnais Height, MN (US);
Wayne Allen Bonin, North Oaks, MN (US);
Joel David Limmer, Bloomington, MN (US);
Zine-Eddine Boutaghou, Vadnais Height, MN (US);
Wayne Allen Bonin, North Oaks, MN (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
A rotary actuator system includes an actuator block, a head mounting block, and a linkage arm connecting the actuator block and the head mounting block. The system further includes an actuator motor operatively connected to the actuator block for rotating a link. The linkage arm includes a drive link which is rotated by the actuator motor and a guide link spaced apart from the drive link. The drive link has a first end and a second end; the drive link is pivotally connected to the actuator block at the first end and connected to the head mounting block at the second end. The guide link has a first end and a second end; the guide link is connected to the actuator block at the first end and connected to the head mounting block at the second end.