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Lubricated limiter for fluid dynamic bearing motor

US7944645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2009
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2029

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

Abstract

A component for restricting relative movement of a rotor and a shaft is disclosed. A motor may include a shaft and a rotor, where the rotor is disposed for relative rotation with respect to said shaft. A component is operable to restrict relative movement of the rotor and the shaft, where the component includes a first surface operable to receive a fluid.

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