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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 23, 1997
Isao Miyagawa, Kariya, JP;
Takashi Koumura, Toyota, JP;
Denso Corporation, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A bobbin unit for a cross-coil type meter is composed of an upper bobbin and a lower bobbin. The upper and lower bobbins have an inner cylindrical portion which has a center through hole for receiving a indicator shaft therein. A bearing portion is formed at an edge portion of the center through hole and an oil reservoir portion is formed at a portion in the center through hole adjacent to the bearing portion. The reservoir portion has an inside diameter larger than that of the bearing portion and accommodates a lubricating oil. The reservoir portion is composed of a first annular groove for supplying the lubricating oil to the bearing portion by the capillary action, an oil holding groove and a seal portion having a small gap between the shaft and the inner periphery of the center through hole.