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Stretchable oil seal and method of installation

US4907811A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1989
Grant dateMar 13, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53909
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid seal made of elastomeric material for use between an external stationary member and a rotating internal member avoids use of a customary pressed steel case. The seal may be stretched over an external flange on a rotatable shaft and recover from the elongation to the designed dimension at which the seal is to operate within the external stationary member. A specially formulated elastomeric composition accommodates elongation during stretching in excess of 300%.

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