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

US7776802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2005
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a hydrodynamic bearing device including at least one of a shaft structure and a sleeve having a dynamic pressure-generating mechanism, and a lubricant present in a gap between the shaft structure and the sleeve. The lubricant contains a diester with a total carbon number of 20-28 obtainable by a divalent alcohol that has at least one ether bond, and one or more types of C6 to C10 saturated monovalent fatty acid.

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