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Fluid side contamination exclusion sealing lip for radial shaft seals

US6029980A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 1997
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/322
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A radial shaft seal for use on a shaft, said radial shaft seal including a rigid insert generally having a L-shaped cross section. The shaft seal including a circumferential seal body molded around the insert. The shaft seal further including an exclusion lip integral with the seal body, the exclusion lip having a venting mechanism. The venting mechanism allows fluid transfer into the primary sealing lip.

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