Patent ID: 7110215
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A data storage system comprising: an enclosure having a first end and a second end; an actuator pivot located closer to the first end than the second end of the enclosure; at least one disc coupled to a base member of the enclosure, wherein the at least one disc is adapted to rotate about an axis in a rotational direction and generate a generally radial airflow path the axis being closer to the second end than the first end; a first corner and a second corner adjacent the second end, wherein the second corner is downstream relative to the rotational direction of the generally radial airflow path from the first corner, an obstruction spaced radially outward from the disc and disposed at one of the first corner and second corner, wherein the obstruction extends into the generally radial airflow path to thereby obstruct the flow of air in the generally radial airflow path; and a breather hole spaced radially outward from the disc and disposed downstream from and proximate the obstruction with respect to the generally radial airflow path and disconnected from the obstruction.