Fluid guide for a data storage device

A fluid guide assembly for guiding fluid in a data storage device having first and second data storage discs on a base supporting a motor operatively moving the discs relative to the fluid guide assembly, the first disc having a first side adjacent the base and an opposing second side, the second disc having a first side adjacent the first disc second side and an opposing second side, the fluid guide assembly comprising:

• a first guide attachable to the base comprising:
• a first shroud defining a first reference surface abuttingly engageable against the base and a second reference surface;
• a second vane extending laterally from the first shroud interposable between the discs;
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• a second guide attachable to the base comprising:
• a second shroud defining a first reference surface abuttingly engageable against the first guide second reference surface;
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• a second vane extending laterally from the second shroud disposable adjacent the second disc opposing the base.

An apparatus comprising:

• a base;
• a member mounted to the base and rotatable about an axis, the rotatable member being configured to operatively impart a velocity to the fluid surrounding the rotatable member, resulting in a generally outwardly spiraling fluid flow;
• a filter for removing particulant matter from the fluid;
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• a fluid guide for recirculating fluid through the filter, the fluid guide comprising:
• a shroud supported by the base and oriented substantially parallel to the axis, the shroud comprising a distal surface closely matingly engageable with an edge of the rotatable member;
• a vane extending from the shroud substantially parallel to the axis, the vane comprising a leading edge disposed parallel to the axis and within the fluid flow, guiding the fluid toward a proximal end of the shroud beyond the edge of the rotatable member;
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• a retaining feature adjacent the shroud proximal end adapted for retaining the filter.