De-swaging technique for head gimbal assembly

U.S. Patent Number: 5347413

Abstract: In a magnetic head carrying device a method and apparatus for removing a magnetic head carrying arm from a support arm wherein ball stake mounting is used to affix the magnetic head carrying arm to the support arm. Tool receiving holes are provided in the magnetic head carrying arm, in a mounting plate, and in the support arm. Raised portions of a first tool may be inserted into the tool receiving holes of the magnetic head carrying arm and of the mounting plate. Raised portions of a second tool may be inserted into the tool receiving hole of the support arm. As the first and second tools are forced together, the ball stake mount is disassembled.

Inventors: Hanke; Lawrence E. (Eagan, MN), Nielsen; Dennis R. (Apple Valley, MN), Koester; David D. (Chanhassen, MN)

Assignee: Seagate Technology, Inc. (Scotts Valley, CA)

Application Number: 07/976,369

Issued: 1994-09-13

Expired: 2006-09-13

Classes: 360/244.6 ; 29/426.5; 29/603.02; 360/265.9

Field of search: 29/603,426.5 360/103,104,106

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