Patent ID: 6577470
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A tape head subassembly comprising:a device for writing to a media; a left head block segment including an integrated outrigger rail, the left head block segment having a first space; and a right head block segment including a first wear bar and a second wear bar, the first wear bar and the second wear bar integrated as part of the right head block segment, the right head block segment having a second space therein, the second space separating the first wear bar from the second wear bar and being configured to fit the device; wherein the tape head subassembly is formed by bonding the device, the right head block segment and the left head block segment such that the device fits into the first space and the second space; wherein the integrated outrigger rail and the left head block segment are formed as a first single piece, the integrated outrigger rail being integrated into a left head block segment; and wherein the first wear bar and the second wear bar and the right head block segment are formed as a second single piece, the first wear bar and the second wear bar being integrated into the right head block segment.