An actuator latch mechanism of a hard disk drive locks an actuator when
the hard disk drive is not operating, and the actuator includes a swing
arm rotatably installed to a base member, a VCM coil coupled to one end
portion of the swing arm, and a magnet facing the VCM coil. The actuator
latch mechanism includes a notch portion protruding from the end portion
of the swing arm; a latch lever pivotally installed to the base member
and having a hook engaging the notch portion at one end thereof when the
actuator is locked; a protrusion protruding from an edge of the magnet
toward the latch lever; a first iron core installed to the end portion of
the swing arm and applying a first torque to the swing arm by a flux
generated from the protrusions; and a second iron core installed to the
other end of the latch lever and applying a second torque to the latch
lever by the flux generated from the protrusion.