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Adhesiveless assembly with laser welding

US5529404A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 1, 1994
Grant dateJun 25, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49682
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spindle motor for use in a disc drive comprises a shaft, bearings located on either end of said shaft, said bearings having inner and outer races, a hub supported on the outer race of said bearings, for rotation therewith, said inner race of said bearings being welded to said shaft, said outer race of said bearings being laser welded to said hub whereby the components of said motor are permanently fixed relative to one another.

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