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Dynamic pressure type fluid bearing device

US4557610A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 1984
Grant dateDec 10, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C35/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dynamic pressure type fluid bearing device including a housing having a bearing hole, a shaft rotatably provided in this bearing hole, and a thrust bearing member attached to an end of the housing, wherein a groove is provided in either the shaft or the bearing hole, another groove is provided in the contacting surface between the thrust bearing member and the shaft, a ventilation flute to communicate with the atmosphere is provided in the contacting surface between the thrust bearing member and the housing, and a lubricant is charged around the groove, so that the lubricant is prevented from flowing out due to changes in the atmospheric pressure or environment.

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