Patent ID: 6302586
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A fluid sealing device for use in a motor having fluid bearing for mounting a frame to a shaft, said fluid sealing device comprising:a bearing fluid reservoir positioned at one axial end of the fluid bearing;a sealing plate mounted on said frame and positioned axially outward of said fluid reservoir, said sealing plate having an inner edge extending radially toward said shaft to provide a sealing space between said shaft and said sealing plate;a bearing fluid absorption pad mounted on said frame, said bearing fluid absorption pad being mounted axially inward from said sealing plate,a capture space being provided between said bearing fluid absorption pad, said sealing plate and said reservoir, such that said bearing fluid absorption pad is exposed to said reservoir and bearing fluid leaking from said reservoir is captured and absorbed by said bearing fluid absorption pad wherein said bearing fluid reservoir being formed between the inclined surface of a plate having an inclined surface that is positioned on a ledge formed in one end of said fluid bearing and said shaft.