Hard disk drives with electrical connectors comprising a flexible circuit extending through an opening in the base and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8593760
APP PUB NO 20120275056A1
SERIAL NO

13096557

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An improved hard disk drive of the invention comprises a housing, which comprises a base and a cover. The hard disk drive further internally comprises at least one disk for storage of data within the housing and an actuator for reading and recording of the data on the at least one disk. An electrical connector comprising a flexible circuit extends through an opening in the base and provides electrical contact between electronics external to the housing and one or more components within the hard disk drive. Methods for forming the improved hard disk drives are also disclosed.

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ENTROTECH INC1245 KINNEAR ROAD COLUMBUS OH 43212

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McGuire,, Jr James E Westerville, US 65 727

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