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Wheel bearing unit and method for manufacturing a seal unit of a wheel bearing unit

US12006978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AKTIEBOLAGET SKF · SE

Inventor

Volker Wendt · Thomashof, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 12, 2021
Grant date	Jun 11, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2326/02
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel bearing unit includes a first inner ring having an axial end side, a second inner ring having an axial end side contacting the axial end side of the first inner ring at a joint, and a seal unit that seals the joint between the first inner ring and the second inner ring. The seal unit includes at least one seal element and at least one further component that exerts pressure on the at least one seal element, and the at least one further component is at least partially comprised of sheet metal.

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