Abstract: Dual magnetic heads or transducers supported on fixed and movable arms, respectively, the transducers having pad structure defining rails extending in the direction of magnetic media travel between the transducers, and characterized by low load exertion on the media. Universal pivoting of one or both heads is also provided.
Abstract: A magnetic head assembly includes read/write pole elements having tip structure flush with slide surfaces on separate mounts, the latter mounting erase poles having ends at opposite sides of the read/write pole tip structure. Separate coils may be located about the erase poles; and notches may be located in the mounts at opposite sides of the read/write pole elements to provide a controlled throat dimension.