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Patent Inventor Names
Lynn Bich-Ouy Le0
Robert Michael Pelstring0
Alan Lyndon Grantz0
Anthony J. Aiella0
Daniel Dennis Dittmer0
Hans L. Leuthold0
Date of Patent
October 23, 2007
0Patent Application Number
108609410
Date Filed
June 3, 2004
0Patent Primary Examiner
Patent 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.
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