Patent ID: 6731587
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A transducer-supporting structure, comprising:a transducer for recording and reproducing information to and from a medium; a transducer mounting section mounted with said transducer and configured to contact said medium by means of mechanical action or to maintain a fixed distance from said medium; a suspension which supports said transducer mounting section and elastically positions said transducer in a direction such as to move said transducer to and from said medium; and a thermal coupling member extending between said transducer and said transducer mounting section, said thermal coupling member being formed of a part of said suspension for thermally coupling said transducer with said suspension and being in direct contact with said transducer, wherein at least a part of heat generated in said transducer is dissipated through said via the said thermal coupling member suspension.