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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 23, 2005
Atsushi Katsuta, Kanagawa, JP;
Josei Shimizu, Kanagawa, JP;
Atsushi Katsuta, Kanagawa, JP;
Josei Shimizu, Kanagawa, JP;
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V., Amsterdam, NL;
Abstract
A magnetic disk drive has a problem in that when a shock in excess of a force used to fasten a spindle shaft to a cover is applied, the spindle shaft becomes inclined. Embodiments of the invention overcome this problem. In one embodiment, a cover is formed with a recessed portion at a location opposite to a spindle shaft. The recessed portion is formed with a projection having an end to be in contact with an inclined portion of a tapped hole of the spindle shaft. Thus, a 'plug-like' structure is formed. Preferably, a gap between the cover and the spindle shaft is not present. With this structure, even if the shock is applied from outside, the projection of the cover acts as a stopper to suppress a displacement between the spindle shaft and the cover, thus preventing inclination of the spindle shaft.
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