Patent ID: 6392844
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A single piece suspension attachable to an actuator arm, said suspension comprising a load beam having a base portion, a spring portion, and a rigid portion and rearwardly thereof a first attachment structure, said load beam having an integrated flexure and hinge each formed of the same web as the load beam, said hinge being disposed between said flexure and the distal end of said rigid portion; said flexure comprising a frame, a cantilevered tongue within said frame, said rigid portion or tongue defining a dimple, and a second attachment structure complementary to first attachment structure, said flexure being foldable at said hinge to lie over and generally parallel with said rigid portion with the flexure tongue and said rigid portion being registered with said dimple, said flexure second attachment structure being engaged with said first attachment structure to secure said flexure in its folded over condition to said load beam.