System and method for improving lubrication in a fluid dynamic bearing
US7820601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2370/12
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for improving lubrication in a fluid dynamic bearing are disclosed. A fluid dynamic bearing comprising a rotor portion and a stator portion is formed. In addition, a lubricating fluid comprising a high pressure lubricant is provided between the rotor portion and the stator portion of the fluid dynamic bearing, wherein the high pressure lubricant provides extreme pressure protection of the rotor portion and the stator portion of the fluid dynamic bearing.
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