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Sealing assembly for clutch release bearing

US5580176A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 1, 1995
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2300/08
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Two annular sealing members are mounted at opposite ends of an anti-friction bearing to prevent leakage of lubricant out of the bearing. One of the sealing members includes a rigid annular plate having a molded elastomeric protuberance extending into an annular groove in an end surface of an inner race of the anti-friction bearing. The protuberance maintains concentricity and limits radial shifting between the sealing element and the bearing assembly.

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