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Load bearing washer and dirt excluder

US6073933A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1998
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

A washer and dirt excluder for use with a seal. The washer and dirt excluder includes a flexible ring where that ring is in contact with an outer flange. The washer and dirt excluder further includes a stopper member located at a center point of the flexible ring. The washer and dirt excluder also includes a protrusion extending from a side of the washer opposite the stopper.

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