HEAD ACTUATOR WITH HEAD SUPPORT EXCITATION SHIELD

摘要

A head actuator supporting a data head for read or write operations. The actuator includes a head support excitation shield along a flow path to a leading edge of the slider (or head) to isolate the head support from flow induced excitation and vibration. A method for reading or writing data on a disc via a data head supported by a head support including rotating the disc to create an airflow stream and diverting the air flow stream to shield the head support from excitation.