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Seal for machine parts that reciprocate relative to one another

US6227548A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 1998
Grant dateMay 8, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/909
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seal such as a valve shaft seal for use with machine parts that reciprocate relative to each other includes an elastomer sealing lip adapted to rest with a radial spring preload on one machine part and a sleeve-shaped holder carrying the sealing lip and projecting axially beyond the sealing lip for serving to simultaneously attach the seal to a second machine part. To provide a seal with a relatively uncomplicated and inexpensive holder that ensures a safe and flawless attachment and centering, the portion of the holder projecting axially beyond the sealing lip is provided with at least one projection that is directed essentially at an angle towards the inside for engaging a recess in the outer surface of the second machine part.

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