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Sealing device

US4981303A · kind A · utility

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5References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 1989
Grant dateJan 1, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/3264
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing device comprising a projected portion having a rubber-like elastic member on the outer periphery of a seal member, an outer cylindrical portion extending toward the seal member on a flange portion of a sleeve member. This outer cylindrical portion covers an opening formed between the seal member and the flange portion, thereby preventing entry of dust. The outer cylindrical portion is further provided on the tip thereof with a bend portion which can be engaged with the projected portion. The projected portion, the outer cylindrical portion, and the bend portion form a small clearance which serves as a labyrinth seal. The projected portion is fixedly fitted with a protection ring for covering the opening formed between the seal member and the flange portion of the sleeve member so that the free end portion of the projection ring can be engaged with the flange. This free end portion of the protection ring and the flange portion form a small clearance, and this small clearance serves as a labyrinth seal.

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