Patent ID: 6545844
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A clock head assembly for writing servo timing marks to a surface of a disc, comprising:a head suspension, including a gimbal portion; a servo clock head assembly, including a transducer for writing the servo timing marks; the servo clock head assembly having a first length and first width; and a spacer disposed between the servo clock head assembly and the gimbal portion of the head suspension; the spacer comprising: a head bonding surface, adhesively bonded to the servo clock head assembly, the head bonding surface having a second length and a second width, each less than the first length and first width, respectively; a gimbal bonding surface opposite the head bonding surface; and a surrounding rim portion defining dimensions of the gimbal bonding surface, whereby the dimensions of the gimbal bonding surface are selectable independently from the second length and second width of the head bonding surface.