Patent ID: 7161764
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: G11B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A magnetic head, comprising: a head body with a substantially rectangular configuration, including a top face, a bottom face, a pair of elongated side faces, and a pair of short end faces; at least one transducer formed in communication with the top face of the head body; a closure with a substantially rectangular configuration having a length substantially equal to the head body, the closure coupled to a first one of the side faces of the head body coincident with the top face thereof; and a single groove formed in the top face of the head body and extending between the at least one transducer and a second one of the side faces, the single groove defined by a first surface positioned in a plane substantially parallel with the side faces and defined by edges coincident with the top face and the end faces, and a second surface positioned in a plane substantially parallel with the top and bottom faces and defined by edges coincident with the first surface, the end faces and the second one of the side faces; wherein the single groove is adapted for providing a discontinuity edge and controlling an overwrap angle of a tape sliding along the at least one transducer.