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Fluid dynamic bearing device

US8864380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2011
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A fluid dynamic bearing device 1 has a bearing sleeve 8, a shaft member 2 which is inserted in the inner periphery of the bearing sleeve, a housing 7 which is formed by pressing, has the bearing sleeve 8 press-fitted in the inner periphery thereof, and has a stepped section 7d which engages with the end surface of the bearing sleeve and is located ahead in the direction of press-fitting of the bearing sleeve 8, a thrust receiver 9 which is in contact with and supports an end of the shaft member 2, and a seal portion 10 which prevents oil from leaking from the inside of the housing. A dynamic pressure generating groove 8a1 for generating fluid dynamic pressure in a radial bearing gap between the outer peripheral surface of the shaft member 2 and the inner peripheral surface of the bearing sleeve 8 is formed in the inner peripheral surface of the bearing sleeve 8.

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