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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2001
Craig A. Leabch, St. Cloud, MN (US);
Shane J. Van Sloun, Waconia, MN (US);
Stevenson J. Marek, Hutchinson, MN (US);
Craig A. Leabch, St. Cloud, MN (US);
Shane J. Van Sloun, Waconia, MN (US);
Stevenson J. Marek, Hutchinson, MN (US);
Hutchinson Technology Incorporated, Hutchinson, MN (US);
Abstract
A stacked suspension assembly for a data storage drive having, for example, at least two suspension members with each suspension member has a bearing hole therethrough. At least one spacer is positioned between the at least two suspension members to separate adjacent suspension members Each spacer has a bearing hole therethrough. A bearing member can be inserted within the bearing holes of the at least two suspension members and the at least one spacer. The bearing member has an actuator hole into which an actuator pivot member is insertable.