Patent ID: 6817767
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: F16C,G11B

Abstract:
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, 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; and a damping element disposed along a surface of the inner member between the first conical element and the second conical element.