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Rotating bellows seal

US3977685A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1974
Grant dateAug 31, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 5, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/363
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved rotating bellows seal is disclosed which includes a bellows core having an annular mounting plate at one end adapted to drivingly and sealingly engage a shaft and a bellows seal ring on the other end to sealingly engage a mating seal ring. The mating and bellows seal rings are provided with conical inside diametral surfaces to prevent leakage fluids from entering the bellows core.

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