Bearing seal with integrated grounding shunt
US10612599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/70
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rolling bearing assembly has a first ring including a first race, a second ring including a second race, and a plurality of rolling elements in rolling contact with the first and second races. The rolling bearing assembly also has a sealing assembly including a first end in contact with the first ring and a second end in contact with the second ring. The sealing assembly has a shield, a sealing element, and a grounding element. The grounding element and the shield combine to provide an electrically conductive path between the first ring and the second ring. The grounding element and the sealing element combine to seal between the first ring and the second ring.
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