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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 08, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2007
Chao-hui Yang, Milpitas, CA (US);
Qinghua Zeng, Fremont, CA (US);
Yen Fu, San Jose, CA (US);
Ellis T. Cha, San Ramon, CA (US);
Chao-Hui Yang, Milpitas, CA (US);
Qinghua Zeng, Fremont, CA (US);
Yen Fu, San Jose, CA (US);
Ellis T. Cha, San Ramon, CA (US);
SAE Magnetics (HK) Ltd., Shatin, N.T., HK;
Abstract
An apparatus with a head gimbal assembly designed to reduce movement and rotation of components of the head gimbal assembly structure is disclosed. One embodiment head gimbal assembly may comprise a flexure including a ramp limiter, a suspension assembly further comprising a suspension tongue, a slider further comprising a magnetic head; and a load beam further comprising a lift tab; and a ramp further comprising a step to engage and support the ramp limiter and support and constrain the movement of the slider. In certain embodiments, the flexure may further comprise a flexure rail located at its end to reduce movement and rotation of the suspension tongue.