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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2007
Takuma Muraki, Kanagawa, JP;
Kiroyasu Tsuchida, Kanagawa, JP;
Kazuyoshi Yoshida, Kanagawa, JP;
Takahisa Okada, Kanagawa, JP;
Takuma Muraki, Kanagawa, JP;
Kiroyasu Tsuchida, Kanagawa, JP;
Kazuyoshi Yoshida, Kanagawa, JP;
Takahisa Okada, Kanagawa, JP;
Abstract
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a limiter mechanism that permits the gimbal to be designed more freely than before. The head gimbal assembly (HGA) according to one embodiment of the present invention has a limiter mechanism within the silhouette of the head slider. The limiter mechanism has a limiter tab formed in the gimbal tongue and projection of the load beam. Upon receipt of an external impact, the projection locks the limiter tab, thereby limiting the deformation of the gimbal. The limiter tab is formed by fabricating a part within the silhouette of the head slider. This structure allows for freer design of the gimbal and the load beam.