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An apparatus for reducing manufacturing cost and increasing disc drive actuator assembly stiffness. A post extends from a base deck and supports an actuator assembly and cartridge bearing. In particular, the cartridge bearing comprises a stationary shaft, a bearing supported by the shaft, and a slee

An apparatus for reducing manufacturing cost and increasing disc drive actuator assembly stiffness. A post extends from a base deck and supports an actuator assembly and cartridge bearing. In particular, the cartridge bearing comprises a stationary shaft, a bearing supported by the shaft, and a sleeve rotatably supported by the bearing for rotation about the stationary shaft. A first tolerance ring is disposed between an inner surface of the shaft and the post to secure the cartridge bearing in place during assembly. A second tolerance ring is interposed between the cartridge bearing and the E-block to secure the E-block.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An actuator assembly for attachment on a base deck of a disc drive, comprising:an E-block forming a central opening;a post extending from the base deck and supporting the E-block;a cartridge bearing disposed over the post and within the central opening formed by the E-b

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An actuator assembly for attachment on a base deck of a disc drive, comprising:an E-block forming a central opening;a post extending from the base deck and supporting the E-block;a cartridge bearing disposed over the post and within the central opening formed by the E-block, the cartridge bearing comprising:a stationary shaft;a bearing supported by the shaft;a sleeve rotatably supported by the bearing for rotation about the stationary shaft; anda first tolerance rind supported by an inner surface of the shaft and disposed between the shaft and the post to secure the cartridge bearing within the central opening.