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US 11,056,139 B2Granted
Semi-flexible structure for micro-positioning a write/read head
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorDavid Harper
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Abstract
A first semi-flexible structure and a second semi-flexible structure may be generated. The first semi-flexible structure may be bonded to a first end of a write/read tape head. The second semi-flexible structure may be bonded to a second end of the write/read tape head. A voice coil motor may be activated.
Claims14
A method for utilizing a semi-flexible linkage device for micro-positioning a write/read tape head, the method comprising:
- generating a first semi-flexible structure and a second semi-flexible structure, wherein both the first semi-flexible structure and the second semi-flexible structure are J-shaped, wherein the J-shape is a curved shape with two opposite sides, wherein a first side of the J-shape has a lower height than a second side of the J-shape;
- bonding the first semi-flexible structure to a first end of the write/read tape head;
- bonding the second semi-flexible structure to a second end of the write/read tape head;
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- activating a voice coil motor assembly.
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A semi-flexible linkage system for micro-positioning a write/read tape head, the system comprising:
- a first semi-flexible structure, wherein the first semi-flexible structure is bonded to a first end of the write/read tape head;
- a second semi-flexible structure, wherein the second semi-flexible structure is bonded to a second end of the write/read tape head, wherein both the first semi-flexible structure and the second semi-flexible structure are J-shaped, wherein the J-shape is a curved shape with two opposite sides, wherein a first side of the J-shape has a lower height than a second side of the J-shape;
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- a voice coil motor assembly.
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