BULENT GOKSEL
Engineering in Braintree, MA
License number
Massachusetts 37163
Issued Date
Mar 3, 1993
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Braintree, MA 02184
Professional information
Disc Clamp Having Force Distributing Features
US Patent:
2007024, Oct 18, 2007
Filed:
Apr 11, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/733894
Inventors:
Bulent Goksel - Braintree MA, US
Michael D. Leis - Framingham MA, US
Michael D. Leis - Framingham MA, US
Assignee:
MAXTOR CORPORATION - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G11B 17/02
US Classification:
360 9912
Abstract:
A disc clamp is provided for securing discs to a spindle motor. In particular, the clamp is useful in providing distributed forces to the discs. The clamp includes an annular body having an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner circumference and an outer circumference. A flange extends from the lower surface of the annular body and has an inner surface oriented towards the inner circumference of the annular body. A plurality of apertures are formed between the upper and lower surfaces of the annular body and are configured to receive fasteners. Further, a plurality of force distributing features are formed in the flange between the outer surface of the flange and the inner surface of the flange.