Patent ID: 6822933
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: B82Y,G11B

Abstract:
A data storage module for a data storage device, the storage module comprising:a rotor having a plurality of storage areas for data storage, the storage areas each being in one of a plurality of states to represent the data stored in that area; a first frame for supporting the rotor; a first set of coupling beams extending from the rotor; a first set of flexures extending between the first set of coupling beams and the first frame for suspending the rotor within the first frame and permitting the rotor to move in a first direction; a first comb drive connected to the rotor and the first frame for moving the rotor in the first direction; a second frame for supporting the first frame; a second set of flexures suspending the first frame within the second frame and permitting the first frame to move in a second direction normal to the first direction; and a second comb drive connected to the first frame and the second frame for moving the first frame in the second direction.