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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 18, 1999
Masamichi Hayakawa, Nagano, JP;
Sankyo Seiki Mfg. Co., Ltd., Nagano, JP;
Abstract
A fluid sealing device for use in a motor having a fluid bearing for mounting a frame to a shaft. The fluid sealing device includes a bearing fluid reservoir, a sealing plate, and a bearing fluid absorbing pad. The bearing fluid reservoir is positioned at one axial end of the fluid bearing. The sealing plate is mounted on the frame and positioned axially outward of the bearing fluid reservoir. The sealing plate has an inner edge extending radially toward the shaft to provide a sealing space between the shaft and the sealing plate. A bearing fluid absorbing pad is mounted axially inward from the sealing plate. A capture space is provided between the bearing fluid absorbing pad, sealing plate and reservoir such that the bearing fluid absorbing pad is exposed to the reservoir.