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Hybrid spindle bearing

  • US 6,799,892 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/2002
  • Issued: 10/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fluid dynamic bearing system, comprising:

  • an inner member;

    an outer member;

    a first conical element coupled to the inner member and having a first outer surface;

    a second conical element coupled to the inner member and having a second outer surface, the first conical element and the second conical element spaced apart from one another along the inner member;

    a first fluid dynamic bearing having a first gap, the first fluid dynamic bearing disposed along the first outer surface and configured to support the relative rotation of the outer member and the inner member; and

    a second fluid dynamic bearing having a second gap, the second fluid dynamic bearing disposed along the second outer surface and configured to support the relative rotation of the outer member and the inner member, the first gap substantially smaller than the second gap.

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