Splined shaft seal article and apparatus
US4215869A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7035
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal 10 for sealing between a splined shaft 30 and a housing 32 having a bore 34 through which the splined shaft 30 extends. The seal 10 includes a shell 12 and an elastomeric body 14 bonded thereto. The body 14 includes a mounting portion 16 and a toothed seal portion 18 having a plurality of seal teeth 42 that are matingly received in the grooves 48 in the splined shaft. The seal teeth 42 are molded to provide interference "y" at the top and bottom of the teeth 42 and interference "x" at the sides; x.gtoreq.150% y. The seal 10 also has a seal 24 to seal against the housing 32.
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