Patent ID: 6522499
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A magnetic head assembly comprising:a magnetic head including: a head support disposed opposite to a signal recording surface of a magnetic tape which is to be moved sliding on the head support; a number m (m is an integer equal to or larger than 2) of magnetic head elements disposed on the head support in a direction across the magnetic tape, with a part thereof being opposite to the signal recording surface of the magnetic tape; and a number n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2) of connection terminals disposed on the head support, for each of the m magnetic head elements, in a direction perpendicular to the signal recording surface of the magnetic tape, to electrically connect the magnetic head elements to an external; a number n of wiring boards each having a number m of wiring patterns formed thereon for the m magnetic head elements of the magnetic head; a number mÃ—n of conductive spring members each having a first contact portion formed at one end thereof and which is to abut a corresponding one of the connection terminals of the magnetic head and a second contact portion formed at the other end thereof and which is to abut a corresponding one of the wiring patterns on the wiring board, to thereby provide an electrical connection between the connection terminal of the magnetic head and the wiring pattern on the wiring board; and a spring supporting member to support the mÃ—n conductive spring members in such a manner that the neighboring conductive spring members are electrically isolated from each other.