Rotating shaft conical fluid dynamic bearing
US7101085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2370/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid dynamic bearing design is provided featuring a rotating shaft with at least one conical bearing formed integrally thereon. The shaft is disposed through a stationary sleeve, and a fluid separates the shaft and sleeve surfaces.
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