Motor and disk drive apparatus
US8879204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K2213/03
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A motor includes a stationary unit and a rotary unit. The stationary unit includes a stator, a base portion having at least one hole, and a flexible wiring substrate. The flexible wiring substrate reaches a position higher than a lower surface of the base portion through at least one hole and is arranged to supply electric power to the stator. The flexible wiring substrate includes a connection portion arranged higher than the lower surface of the base portion and connected to the stator. The connection portion includes a solder portion arranged on a lower surface thereof to cover a portion of a lead wire extending from a coil of the stator. At least a portion of the solder portion is positioned within the hole.
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