Patent ID: 6717773
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A ramp system for loading and unloading two sliders in a data storage system having at least one magnetic data storage disk, comprising:a ramp body having a first portion proximate a first surface of said disk and a second portion proximate a second surface of said disk, each said portion including a ramp body portion first surface away from the disk and a ramp body portion second surface facing the disk and at least one aperture extending between said ramp body portion first surface and said ramp body portion second surface, wherein each said aperture has at least one air outflow opening at said ramp body portion first surface and at least one air inflow opening at said ramp body portion second surface, wherein said ramp body portion first surface has a sloped segment and a straight segment, said sloped segment being acutely angled with respect to said ramp body portion second surface.