Carriage latch for a disc drive
CA 1285067 C · Owner: Jue, Clifford T. · Inventors: Jue, Clifford T.; Wiens, John P.
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A dynamic lock for a disc drive carriage incorporates a plunger that captures an extension on the carriage. The plunger is guided by a solenoid and frame. The plunger is spring loaded such that it normally is biased into the carrizge to restrain the carriage in the home locking position. The solenoid can withdraw the plunger and allow release of the carriage. A counterweight rotates about a pivot provided on the frame adjacent the plunger. A finger that protrudes from the counterweight rides in a recess on the plunger. In the event of a sudden shock to the disc drive the shock force is, transmitted from the plunger through the finger to the counterweight. The counterweight is designed to be …
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- Granted June 18, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 18, 2008.
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