Copal Electronics Co., Ltd.

Isao Ohkawa

Akiyoshi Takahashi

Kachu Ishizuka

Nakazo Ariyama

Hiroki Matsushita

A dynamic-pressure gas bearing wherein a rotational shaft is disposed to surround an outer circumference of a stationary shaft or to be surrounded by an inner circumference of a stationary shaft, and a dynamic pressure is generated between the stationary shaft and the rotational shaft through rotation of the rotational shaft, characterized in that a water relief portion is provided. In a dynamic-pressure gas-bearing having a water relief portion, even when the bearing is used in a high-humidity environment or even when water (water vapor) contained in a gas liquefies due to high pressure, a pressure change, or the like, the water relief portion prevents a water film from being formed to thereby prevent an increase in a shear force acting between the stationary shaft and the rotational shaft.

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Iruma, Japan

Isao Ohkawa