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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2004
Christian Cameron Curtis, Thronton, CO (US);
Matthew Thomas Starr, Lafyette, CO (US);
Walter Wong, Boulder, CO (US);
Ray Dean Heineman, Gig Harbor, WA (US);
Christian Cameron Curtis, Thronton, CO (US);
Matthew Thomas Starr, Lafyette, CO (US);
Walter Wong, Boulder, CO (US);
Ray Dean Heineman, Gig Harbor, WA (US);
Spectra Logic Corporation, Denver, CO (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for an alignment system for use in a data storage system for enabling numerous contact cycles between two surfaces in a robust manner. The system includes a first and a second surface each having at least two contact zones. Each of the contact zones comprise either a conductive spring or a conductive pad. Each of the conductive springs is adapted to engage a corresponding conductive pad, wherein the engaging location on the pad is substantially flat, to form at least one closed circuit when the first and the second surfaces are aligned and are in contact. A continuity confirmation device can further be used to confirm the closed circuit.