Apparatus for simultaneous two-disk scrubbing and washing
AssigneeSeagate Technology LLC
InventorsWalter Crofton, Andrew Wypych
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Abstract
Various methods and apparatus for simultaneously cleaning two single-sided hard memory disks is provided. The two disks are placed in concentric contact merge orientation such that the outwardly facing surface of each disk, which has memory storage capabilities, may be simultaneously cleaned by equipment designed to clean one double-sided disk. Conversely, no effort is expended in cleaning the abutting inactive surfaces of the disks.
Claims35
A method for scrubbing single-sided hard memory disks, comprising:
- a. placing a plurality of disks in a carrier;
- b. removing a pair of disks from the carrier with a gap between the disks;
- c. removing the space between the disks such that one surface of each disk are in contact with each other;
- d. simultaneously scrubbing the outside surfaces of the pair of disks with rotating brushes;
- e. forming a gap between the disks;
- f. placing the pair of disks in a carrier.
A method for cleaning single-sided hard memory disks, comprising:
- a. placing a plurality of disks in a carrier;
- b. removing a pair of disks from the carrier with a gap between the disks;
- c. merging the pair of disks into a contact merge orientation;
- d. simultaneously cleaning the R-side surfaces of each disk;
- e. demerging the disks;
- f. placing the pair of disks in a carrier.
A method for cleaning single-sided hard memory disks, the disks being circular with an outer perimeter and a central aperture, comprising:
- a. placing first and second disks back to back such that one surface of the first disk abuts one surface of the second disk;
- b. rotating the pair of disks simultaneously;
- c. simultaneously cleaning the exposed outer surface of each disk.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.