CLAMP FOR INFORMATION STORAGE DISK

A clamp (10) for mounting an information storage disk (16) on a hub (17) or spindle includes an annular member which surrounds the hub (17) and has fingers (12) which exert outward radial forces on the inside edge of the disk. A series of L-shaped legs (14) also extend from the annular member and im...

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Main Authors ALT, ROBERT, A, DUNCKLEY, JAMES, A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.1993
Subjects
INFORMATION STORAGE
INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORDCARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
PHYSICS
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Summary:A clamp (10) for mounting an information storage disk (16) on a hub (17) or spindle includes an annular member which surrounds the hub (17) and has fingers (12) which exert outward radial forces on the inside edge of the disk. A series of L-shaped legs (14) also extend from the annular member and impose axial forces on a flat surface of the disk (16), the total axial forces being smaller than the sum of the radial forces. The clamp (10) is made of a spring-like material and is held in place by a series of inwardly extending nubs (13) which make contact with the hub (17). Un système de serrage (10) pour fixer un disque de stockage d'informations (16) sur un moyeu (17) ou une broche comporte un élément annulaire qui entoure le moyeu (17) et possède des doigts (12) qui exercent des efforts radiaux extérieurs sur le bord intérieur du disque. Une série de bras en L (14) s'étendent également depuis l'élément annulaire et impriment des efforts axiaux sur une surface plate du disque (16), le total des efforts axiaux étant inférieur à la somme des efforts radiaux. Le système de serrage (10) est constitué d'un matériau élastique et est maintenu en place par une série de tenons (13) s'étendant vers l'intérieur et faisant contact avec le moyeu (17).
Bibliography:Application Number: WO1992US07910