Test fixture for positioning and testing a magnetic head
AssigneeRead-Rite Corporation
InventorsMichael D. Hunsaker, Barry W. Darr
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Abstract
A test fixture for assembling and electrical testing of magnetic head includes a fixed baseplate, a cage, and an X-Y positioner that is adjustably mounted on the baseplate. The cage is formed of a flat, thin, elongated arm and is secured at its rear end to the X-Y positioner. The forward end of the cage extends into a notched section that surrounds part of the slider. A stationary mounting block supports and retains the suspension in a fixed position relative to the slider. In another embodiment, the rear end of the cage is secured to the stationary mounting block and the X-Y positioner supports the suspension.
Claims7
A test fixture for positioning and electrically testing a magnetic head including an air bearing slider and a suspension, the test fixture comprising:
- a fixed base plate;
- an X-Y positioner adjustably mounted on said baseplate;
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- a stationary mounting block for supporting and retaining the suspension relative to the slider;
- a cage having a rear end and a forward end, said rear end being secured to said positioner;
- said cage including a flat, thin elongated arm extending at said forward end into a notched section, said notched section surrounding at least part of said slider.
A test fixture for assembling and electrical testing of a magnetic head including a slider and a suspension, the test fixture comprising:
- a fixed base plate;
- an X-Y positioner adjustably mounted on said base plate;
- a stationary mounting block for supporting and retaining the suspension relative to the slider;
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- a cage having a rear end and a forward end, said rear end being secured to said stationary mounting block;
- said cage including a flat, thin elongated arm extending at said forward end into a notched section;
- said notched section surrounding at least part of the slider.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.