A micro-actuator assembly, which includes a first micro-actuator. The
first micro-actuator includes: Two pivot spring pairs coupling to first
stator and second stator. Two flexure spring pairs and pitch spring pair
coupling to central movable section, which includes signal pair paths
coupling to read-write head of a slider. The central movable section
positions read-write head and conducts read-write head signaling. First
micro-actuator electrical stimulus is through some of its springs.
Micro-actuator assembly may include second micro-actuator with third
stator and fourth stator interacting with central movable section. The
second micro-actuator may also provide motion sensing, possibly
indicating collision with the rotating disk surface being accessed. The
invention includes head gimbal assemblies, actuator arms, actuator
assemblies, voice coil assemblies and hard disk drives containing various
embodiments of these micro-actuator assemblies.