Patent ID: 6118636
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An apparatus for restraining an actuator for use in a disk drive, comprising:an inertial latch body, said inertial latch body comprising:an inertial mass having a majority mass of said inertial latch body; andopposing latch members coupled to said inertial mass for capturing said actuator while experiencing mechanical shocks to thereby prevent actuator travel; anda spring for maintaining said inertial latch body in a predefined position in the absence of a mechanical shock and returning said inertial latch body to said predefined position after movement due to mechanical shock;wherein said inertial latch body is pivotally attached to said disk drive at a pivot point such that said inertial mass and said latch members are located on opposite sides of said pivot point so that said majority mass of said inertial latch body is opposite said latch members.