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Cup assembly for a universal joint bearing

US12247629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AKTIEBOLAGET SKF · SE

Inventors

Helmut Hauck · Euerbach, DE
Hubert Herbst · Veitshöchheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 15, 2021
Grant date	Mar 11, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 13, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2300/12
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cup assembly for a pin of a universal joint bearing includes a cup, a first seal ring attached to the cup, and a second seal ring. The first seal ring includes an elastic element and a spring element configured to preload the elastic element toward the pin, the second seal ring includes a dimensionally stable seal section that is configured to sealingly interact with the pin, and the second seal ring is connected to the cup either directly, or via the elastic element or via an elastic retainer. Also a method of installing the cup assembly.

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