Patent ID: 6578257
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: G11B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A tool for reworking a disc pack having a spindle motor and a plurality of discs separated by spacer rings, the tool comprising:a base; a slider plate connected for lateral movement along the base between a retracted position and an extended position, the slider plate adapted to secure the spindle motor and allow movement of the disc pack with the slider plate; a media guide attached to the base and suspended in a vertical orientation above the extended position of the slider plate, the media guide adapted to receive at least one of the plurality of discs and spacer rings; and a gripper assembly having a plurality of opposing arms connected to the gripper assembly for individual movement between an open position and a closed position for gripping a predetermined number of discs, the gripper assembly connected to the base for vertical movement relative to the base to allow transfer of the predetermined number of discs and any intermediate spacer rings from the spindle motor to the media guide.