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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2012
Shawn Allen Ruden, Shakopee, MN (US);
Bryan Charles Roberts, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Michael William Pfeiffer, Savage, MN (US);
Kevin James Spiczka, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Shawn Allen Ruden, Shakopee, MN (US);
Bryan Charles Roberts, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Michael William Pfeiffer, Savage, MN (US);
Kevin James Spiczka, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and associated methodology providing an axial positioner for a rotatable shaft that is selectively extensible along an axis of rotation. The apparatus includes a sleeve having a first race operably fixed in rotation with the shaft, and a second race operably fixed at a predetermined rotational position. The races define opposing bearing surfaces operably supporting the first race in rotation with respect to the second race. The apparatus also includes an indicia device attached to the second race.