The fluid dynamic bearing has a larger gap, while the air bearing has a relatively small gap.

The fluid dynamic bearing has a larger gap, while the air bearing has a relatively small gap.

A dynamic bearing (10) for an aircraft landing gear.

A fluid dynamic bearing includes a shaft rotating within a sleeve.

A fluid dynamic bearing design is provided featuring a rotating shaft with at least one conical bearing formed integrally thereon.

A bearing system in which an axially stiff narrow gap fluid dynamic gas bearing is preloaded by an axially less stiff larger gap fluid dynamic bearing.

A method of manufacturing a dynamic groove bearing (143) with a first bearing part (155) and a second bearing part (147) which are rotatable relative to one another.

The present invention provides a fluid dynamic bearing on a thrust plate of a hub/shaft/thrust plate assembly suitable for use in ultra small form factors having limited axial space.

The present invention provides a fluid dynamic bearing on a thrust plate of a hub/shaft/thrust plate assembly suitable for use in ultra small form factors having limited axial space.

As an example two fluid dynamic bearings are provided spaced apart along a shaft, one of the bearings comprising a fluid dynamic bearing, the other comprising an air bearing.

A dynamic bearing system (75, 77, 81) supports the cam device axially and overcomes any imbalance between the opposed pistons.

The spindle motor includes a fluid dynamic bearing containing gas defined between a stationary component and a rotatable component.

To prevent fluid from leaking out of the fluid dynamic bearing into the surrounding atmosphere, one end of the fluid is defined by a capillary seal.

A cooling and lubricating system is also provided for cooling the camming surfaces, the dynamic bearing system, and the journaling device.

The oil-repelling peripheral groove and the second larger diameter section constitute an oil scatter and leakage prevention mechanism of the fluid dynamic bearing.