US4827168A
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Sealing structure in a motor for magnetic discs
Assignee: Shinano Tokki Corp
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Filing: 1987-09-09
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Granted: 1989-05-02
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Expires: 2007-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A sealing structure for use in efficiently and effectively preventing the egress of grease aerosol particles from a motor. The seal comprises forming a high speed air flow at an outer end of a bearing assembly of the motor, which air flow will not permit the passage of such aerosol particles outside the bearing assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Satoshi Nakajima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:33
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16C33/762; F16C33/763; F16C33/765; F16C33/78; F16C33/784; F16C33/7843; F16C33/7846; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/40; F16J15/43; G; G11; G11B; G11B19/00; G11B19/20; G11B19/2009; H; H02; H02K; H02K5/00; H02K5/04; H02K5/10; H02K5/12; H02K5/124; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/04; F16C19/06; F16C2370/00; F16C2370/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a motor having a shaft supported at both ends by a first and a second bearing assembly within a cylindrical frame for carrying and driving magnetic discs; a first sealing means for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor, said first sealing means being secured to said frame, said first sealing means adjacent to and coaxial with said first bearing assembly for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor; and a second sealing means comprising a high speed air flow in a channel formed shield means at an external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said high speed air flow being generated in said channel on rotation of said cylindrical frame relative to said shaft and preventing the egress of aerosol particles from said bearing assemblies.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a motor having a shaft supported at both ends by a first and a second bearing assembly within a cylindrical frame for carrying and driving magnetic discs; a first sealing means for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor, said first sealing means being secured to said frame, said first sealing means adjacent to and coaxial with said first bearing assembly for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor; and a second sealing means comprising a high speed air flow in a channel formed shield means at an external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said high speed air flow being generated in said channel on rotation of said cylindrical frame relative to said shaft and preventing the egress of aerosol particles from said bearing assemblies.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The second sealing means of claim 1 wherein said channel is formed by the combination of said shield means in said bearing assembly, and a stationary washer means adjacent said external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said washer means being spaced from and partially covering said shield means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The second sealing means of claim 1 wherein said shield means comprise outwardly extending cylindrical walls, said walls being supported in a fixed manner to said second bearing assembly at an end further from said shaft and being free on a distal end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
193 words
In a motor having a shaft supported at both ends by a first and a second bearing assembly within a cylindrical frame for carrying and driving a load; a first sealing means for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor, said first sealing means being secured to said frame, said first sealing means adjacent to and coaxial with said first bearing assembly; and a second sealing means comprising a high speed air flow in a channel formed at an external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said channel comprising the combination of shield means in said second bearing assembly, and a stationary cover means adjacent said external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said cover means being spaced from and overlapping said shield means, said shield means comprising outwardly extending cylindrical walls, said walls being supported in a fixed manner to said outer bearing seat of said second bearing assembly and being free on a distal end, whereby said high speed air flow is generated in said channel on the relative rotation of said frame and said shaft thereby preventing the egress of aerosol particles from said bearing assemblies.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
193 words
In a motor having a shaft supported at both ends by a first and a second bearing assembly within a cylindrical frame for carrying and driving a load; a first sealing means for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor, said first sealing means being secured to said frame, said first sealing means adjacent to and coaxial with said first bearing assembly; and a second sealing means comprising a high speed air flow in a channel formed at an external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said channel comprising the combination of shield means in said second bearing assembly, and a stationary cover means adjacent said external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said cover means being spaced from and overlapping said shield means, said shield means comprising outwardly extending cylindrical walls, said walls being supported in a fixed manner to said outer bearing seat of said second bearing assembly and being free on a distal end, whereby said high speed air flow is generated in said channel on the relative rotation of said frame and said shaft thereby preventing the egress of aerosol particles from said bearing assemblies.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The sealing means of claim 4 wherein said shield means comprise outwardly extending cylindrical walls, said walls being supported in a fixed manner to said second bearing assembly further from said shaft and being free on a distal end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a motor having a shaft supported at both ends by a first and a second bearing assembly within a cylindrical frame for carrying and driving magnetic discs; a first sealing means for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor, said first sealing means being secured to said frame, said first sealing means adjacent to and coaxial with said first bearing assembly for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor; a second sealing means comprising a high speed air flow in a channel formed at an external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said high speed air flow being generated in said channel on rotation of said cylindrical frame relative to said shaft and preventing the egress of aerosol particles from said bearing assemblies; and said channel being formed by the combination of a shield means in said bearing assembly rotating at high speeds about said shaft, and a stationary washer adjacent said external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said washer being spaced from and partially covering said shield means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a motor having a shaft supported at both ends by a first and a second bearing assembly within a cylindrical frame for carrying and driving magnetic discs; a first sealing means for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor, said first sealing means being secured to said frame, said first sealing means adjacent to and coaxial with said first bearing assembly for preventing the spread of aerosol particles from said motor; a second sealing means comprising a high speed air flow in a channel formed at an external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said high speed air flow being generated in said channel on rotation of said cylindrical frame relative to said shaft and preventing the egress of aerosol particles from said bearing assemblies; and said channel being formed by the combination of a shield means in said bearing assembly rotating at high speeds about said shaft, and a stationary washer adjacent said external end portion of said second bearing assembly, said washer being spaced from and partially covering said shield means.
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