Patent ID: 6088202
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
In a data transfer apparatus for use with a flexible magnetic disk, in combination:(a) a carriage movable substantially radially of a flexible magnetic disk;(b) a carrier arm pivotally mounted to the carriage for joint movement therewith relative to the magnetic disk;(c) a flexure seat of resilient material;(d) a transducer mounted to the carrier arm via the flexure seat for movement, with the pivotal motion of the carrier arm relative to the carriage, into and out of data transducing contact with the magnetic disk, the flexure seat being subject to deflection approximately toward the magnetic disk when the transducer is out of data transducing contact with the magnetic disk; and(e) a deflection limiter mounted to the carrier arm for limiting the deflection of the flexure seat toward the magnetic disk when the transducer is out of data transducing contact with the magnetic disk, wherein the deflection limiter has a plurality of cantilevers each anchored at one end to the carrier arm and having another end disposed adjacent central part of the flexure seat.