摘要 |
A disk file is presented, having a container (3) for a hub assembly (6) including a stationary spindle (9) attached to the container; a clamp (13) for mounting a disk (11) on a hub (8); bearing means (14, 15), comprising a first bearing (14) located towards one end of the hub (8) and a second bearing (15) located towards the other, for rotatably mounting the hub (8) on the spindle (9); characterised in that the hub assembly (6) further comprises ventilation means (21, 22, 23) for directing an air flow into the hub assembly (6) through the bearing means (14, 15) and out of the hub assembly (6) into the container (3) through a connecting air passage (21) located in the spindle (9) permitting the air to flow through a filter (25). The ventilation means comprises a ventilated spindle (20) having first ventilation ducts (22) extending from the hub assembly into the air passage, and second ventilation ducts (23) extending from the air passage into the container. <IMAGE> |