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Hydrodynamic bearing device, and spindle motor and information device using the same

US7737095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2006
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hydrodynamic bearing device comprises at least one of a rotating component and a fixed component having a dynamic pressure-generating mechanism, and a lubricant present in a gap between the rotating component and the fixed component; wherein the lubricant contains at least one compound selected from the group consisting of aliphatic ethers having one or more ether bonds and a total carbon number of 24 to 39.

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