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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2004
Daniel Dennis Dittmer, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Robert Michael Pelstring, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Anthony J. Aiella, Aptos, CA (US);
Lynn Bich-ouy Le, San Jose, CA (US);
Hans L. Leuthold, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Alan Lyndon Grantz, Aptos, CA (US);
Daniel Dennis Dittmer, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Robert Michael Pelstring, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Anthony J. Aiella, Aptos, CA (US);
Lynn Bich-Ouy Le, San Jose, CA (US);
Hans L. Leuthold, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Alan Lyndon Grantz, Aptos, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A disk drive motor having a capillary bearing seal is provided. In one embodiment, a disk drive motor includes a stationary assembly and a rotating assembly having a fluid dynamic journal bearing disposed therebetween. A capillary seal is defined proximate an upper end of the journal bearing and coupled to at least one re-circulation path. The capillary seal is configured to advantageously retain lubricating fluids within the motor when the motor is subjected to lateral shock.