PACKAGING TRAY FOR DISK DRIVE HEAD SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES

摘要

A packaging tray (100 or 300) for disk drive head suspension assemblies is comprised of a generally rectangular frame having longitudinal members (111) adapted to support suspension assemblies. A baseplate support member (132) and a flexure tail support member (133) are adapted to support both complementary upper and lower suspension assemblies. The packaging tray is provided with alignment notches (124) and corresponding pins (127) and centrally located datums (129 or 200) to assist in orientating the tray in automated processes. A first corner (116) of the frame is chamfered to provide further orientation assistance. The packaging tray has a reduced area of planar elements tending to retain water volume.