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Shaft seal and bore assembly

US5329898A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 1993
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02F11/007
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An oil seal, and in combination therewith a housing having a bore with a non-continuous groove. The oil seal has a locking or retention rib held within the non-continuous groove and a second sealing rib in compression fit against the sealing surface of the bore.

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