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US 2020/0327911 A1Published application
Methods and devices for reducing condensation in storage devices
AssigneeSeagate Technology LLC
InventorsLi Hong Zhang, Xiong Liu
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Abstract
A hard disk drive includes a cover coupled to a base deck to create an enclosure. The hard disk drive further includes data-recording components and non-data-recording components positioned within the enclosure. At least one of the non-data-recording components includes a surface with a surface treatment that promotes condensation of water vapor.
Claims21
A hard disk drive comprising:
- a base deck;
- a cover coupled to the base deck to create an enclosure;
- data-recording components positioned within the enclosure and including a magnetic recording medium having a first hydrophobic surface;
- and
- non-data-recording components positioned within the enclosure, at least one of the non-data-recording components including a second hydrophobic surface with a surface treatment that promotes condensation of water vapor, the second hydrophobic surface having a lower surface energy than the first hydrophobic surface.
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A method for making a hydrophobic film, the method comprising:
- texturing a first surface of a metal foil layer of the hydrophobic film to create a textured surface;
- applying a hydrophobic coating to the textured surface;
- and
- applying an adhesive to a second surface of the metal foil layer.
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A hard disk drive comprising:
- a base deck;
- a cover coupled to the base deck to create an enclosure;
- data-recording components positioned within the enclosure;
- and
- non-data-recording components positioned within the enclosure, at least one of the non-data-recording components coupled to an adhesive-backed film with a textured surface that is coated with a hydrophobic material.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.