Abstract: An optical pickup comprises an objective-lens driving device including a movable section provided with an objective lens, a focusing coil, and tracking coils, and a fixed section provided with a single magnetic circuit having a magnetic gap, the focusing coil and the tracking coils being disposed in the magnetic gap. The point of application of a tracking-driving force, the point of application of a result force of focusing-driving forces occurring in and outside the magnetic gap, and the position of the center of gravity of the movable section are made to substantially coincide with each other. In addition, the objective lens and the magnetic circuit are disposed within an area of a window in a lower shell of a optical disk. Further, a through hole for accommodating a lower portion of a yoke of the magnetic circuit is provided in a mounting base on which the objective-lens driving device is mounted.

Abstract: A disk drive suspension assembly in which the spacing of the slider in operative proximity to the disk is determined by the additive height of separate opposed dimples on the flexure and load beam, respectively, engaged in a common locus of engagement, the flexure having in addition a local deflection to offset the outer flexure portion carrying the dimple from the inner flexure portion.

Abstract: A thin film low profile write head is provided which has first and second pole pieces which are magnetically connected in a pole tip region and at a back gap. The pole tip region is located between the head surface and a zero throat height and the head has a body region which is located between the zero throat height and the back gap. A plurality of insulation layers are located above the first pole piece in the body region. Each of the insulation layers has an apex where the insulation layer commences and each insulation layer extends from its apex toward the back gap. The plurality of insulation layers typically includes first, second and third insulation layers. In the preferred embodiment the apex of the second insulation layer is located at and defines the zero throat height of the head. This enables a very narrow track width second pole tip to be constructed simultaneously with the second pole piece using ordinary photolithography processes.

Abstract: A suspension system comprises a load beam and a flexible member. The load beam has an elongated stamped concave section. The flexible member is attached to the load beam such that a portion of the flexible member encloses the concave section of the load beam. The flexure has an aperture with a tongue section. The tongue section is offset by a "v" shaped bend. A transducer assembly is attached to the tongue section.