Hermetic seal for a scanner assembly of a probe storage device

A scanner assembly for a probe storage device comprising:

• a base plate having a main body that defines a substantially planar surface, the base plate including at least one magnet receiving portion and at least one magnet positioned in the at least one magnet receiving portion;
• first and second top plates, each top plate including a main body portion that defines a substantially planar surface and a magnet receiving section including a magnet;
• a first actuating mechanism positioned between the first top plate and the base plate;
• a second actuating mechanism positioned between the second top plate and the base plate;
• a suspension layer arranged between the at least one top plate and the base plate;
• a table layer arranged upon the suspension layer;
• a media table formed in the table layer, the media table being operatively connected to each of the first and second actuating mechanisms and supported on the suspension layer;
• an array chip extends over and is positioned offset from the table layer;
• a first sealing ring formed in the table layer and extending about an outer periphery of one of the first and second actuating mechanisms;
• a first sealant ring positioned upon the first sealing ring and is formed from one of a solder seal, a glass frit seal and a glue seal, the first sealant ring providing a hermetic seal that maintains a desired operating environment for the one of the first and second actuating mechanisms and a mechanical support for a corresponding one of the first and second top plates;
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• a second sealing ring formed in the table layer and extending about an outer periphery of the media table;
• a second sealant ring positioned upon the second sealing ring and is formed from one of a solder seal, a glass frit seal and a glue seal, the second sealant ring providing a hermetic seal that maintains a desired operating environment for the media table and a mechanical support for the array chip.