Patent ID: 7153198
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: B24B,G11B

Abstract:
1. A lapping fixture, which is mounted to a lapping device for holding and lapping an object to be lapped and has a longitudinal direction, comprising: a holding portion for holding the object with its surface to be lapped toward the lapping surface of the lapping device; a main body for mounting the lapping fixture to the lapping device; a plurality of load-applied portions which are arranged along said longitudinal direction and independent from said main body, said load-applied portions receiving a load which presses the surface to be lapped to the lapping surface tightly from at least the lapping device; a plurality of connection members connecting said holding portion and said main body along said longitudinal direction at intervals, said plurality of connection members including a pair of outer-most connection members; and a plurality of wrist portions connecting said load-applied portions and said holding portion; wherein at least one wrist portion is disposed between said adjacent connection members; at least one wrist portion is disposed at each outer side of the pair of outer-most connection members which are located at both ends of the longitudinal direction.