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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2004
Wantjinarjo Suwito, Longmont, CO (US);
James D. Fahey, Farmington, CA (US);
Wantjinarjo Suwito, Longmont, CO (US);
James D. Fahey, Farmington, CA (US);
Maxtor Corporation, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
A disk clamp is provided for securing one or more data storage disks to a disk drive without the need for screws. A preloading device is also provided for installing the disk clamp and removing the disk clamp after installation. The preloading device applies a load to the clamp to deflect the clamp, and allows a retaining ring to be positioned between the disk clamp and the hub of the disk drive. Preloading the disk clamp helps to reduce disk drive contamination, potential damage to the motor hub, and improves reworkability of the disk drive. The preloading device can be incorporated within a manually manipulated preloading device, or within an automated assembly process in which the preloading device is incorporated. Methods are also provided for clamp preloading and clamp installation.