A magnetic head element linear actuator assembly including a base, a
platform, a core, a coil, a plurality of slats and a plurality of magnetic
bars. The platform is positioned opposite the base and is configured to
maintain a magnetic recording head. The core is disposed between the base
and the platform such that a space is defined between the core and the
platform. The coil is wound about a central axis of the core. The
plurality of slats rigidly maintain the platform relative to the base.
Further, the plurality of slats are deflectable from a straightened state
and are biased to return to the straightened state following deflection.
Finally, the magnetic bars are secured to respective ones of the plurality
of slats adjacent the coil. With this configuration, a magnetic field
generated by the coil induces deflection of the plurality of slats via the
magnetic bars. In response, the platform moves linearly toward the base.