Patent · US Expired

Fluid bearing motor, and disk drive mounted with same

US7317271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 2006
Grant dateJan 8, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2370/12
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The stop ring having a surface nearly vertical to the rotational center axis, which is projected at the inner periphery of the hollow cylinder of the rotor section, and the stepped surface of the fixed shaft secured on the chassis are opposed to each other with a predetermined slight clearance provided therebetween. The clearance is filled with magnetic fluid, and further, a permanent magnet is disposed on the chassis, opposing to the other surface of the stop ring.

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