Patent ID: 9613644
Date: 2017-04-04
CPC Classifications: G11B

Claim:
1. A dual stage actuation suspension comprising: a flexure comprising a gimbal, a proximal end, and a distal end, the flexure having a longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the gimbal comprises a spring metal layer including a pair of spring arms and a tongue, and wherein the tongue is connected to the spring arms by the spring metal layer, and the tongue is located between the spring arms; a pair of motors mounted on the gimbal, each motor elongated along, and extending parallel with, the longitudinal axis, wherein each motor comprises a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein the proximal ends of the motors are mounted on the spring arms, and the distal ends of the motors are mounted on the tongue; electrical terminals on the motors; a stiffener mounted on each motor, each stiffener elongated along, and extending parallel with, the longitudinal axis, and configured to limit bending of the motor to which the stiffener is mounted; and a slider mounting on the tongue of the gimbal.