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Disk hub for a removable cartridge and spindle motor for using same

US5798888A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1997
Grant dateAug 25, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/14
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A disk hub for a removable cartridge is disclosed that has an enlarged center hollow, and a spindle motor is also disclosed that has a top protrusion that fits into the enlarged center hollow. The center hollow and protrusion have diameters at least as large as the outside diameter of a spindle motor top bearing. While the spindle motor is engaged to the hub, the top bearing projects into the center hollow, thereby efficiently using vertical space.

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