Patent ID: 7057849
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A data storage device comprising: a baseplate defining a pair of spaces; a motor received in one of the pair of spaces of the baseplate, the motor comprising a stator having a flange for securing the motor to the baseplate, and a rotor rotatably connected with the stator; a disk stack having at least one disk mounted on the rotor; and a head stack received in the other one of the pair of spaces of on the baseplate, the head stack comprising a head positioner assembly supporting a plurality of individual arms having read/write transducer heads at distal ends thereof in close proximity with respective upper and lower surfaces of the at least one disk; wherein a first damper, having resilience, is snugly received within a first dent in the baseplate and is sandwiched between said first dent and the flange in a manner whereby said first damper absorbs vibrations.