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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2014
Applicant:
Seagate Technology Llc, Cupertino, CA (US);
Inventors:
Chris M. Woldemar, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Hans L. Leuthold, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Assignee:
Seagate Technology, LLC, Cupertino, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 33/10 (2006.01); F16C 43/02 (2006.01); F16C 17/10 (2006.01); G11B 19/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 33/1045 (2013.01); F16C 17/107 (2013.01); F16C 33/103 (2013.01); F16C 33/1085 (2013.01); F16C 43/02 (2013.01); G11B 19/2036 (2013.01); F16C 2370/12 (2013.01); Y10T 29/49639 (2015.01); Y10T 29/49645 (2015.01); Y10T 29/49702 (2015.01);
Abstract
Provided herein is an apparatus, comprising a stationary component comprising a cup having a volume reserved for receiving a predetermined amount of lubricating fluid; a rotatable component comprising a sleeve, wherein the rotatable component is fitted within the stationary component in a position substantially above the volume; and an annular member configured for forming a thrust bearing with the sleeve.