Patent ID: 7466517
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. An integral, continuous laminate comprising: an actuator arm portion; a pre-load portion integrally connected to the actuator arm portion, the pre-load portion being thinner than the actuator arm portion and configured to apply a pre-load force; and a beam portion integrally connected to the pre-load portion, the beam portion configured for attaching a gimbal thereto; wherein the actuator arm portion, the pre-load portion, and the beam portion are formed as portions of the integral, continuous laminate; wherein the integral, continuous laminate comprises an upper layer comprising a first material, a central layer comprising a second material, and a lower layer comprising the first material; and wherein the actuator arm comprises the upper layer, the central layer, and the lower layer, and the pre-load portion and beam portion comprise the lower layer without the upper layer or the central layer.