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Sealing apparatus and universal joint using the same

US6443461B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2003/846
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing apparatus 20 is provided with an annular elastic member 21 and a reinforcing member 23 to which the elastic member 21 is securely fixed, and is attached to an annular stepped portion 12b of a cylindrical member 12. The elastic member 21 has a sealing portion coming into contact with the inner surface of the stepped portion 12b of the cylindrical member 12 and the inner periphery surface of a large cylinder portion 12c in an airtight manner. Further, the sealing apparatus 20 has a holding portion including a cylinder portion 24 press-inserted into the inner periphery of the small cylinder portion 12a of the cylindrical member 12; and an elastic outer cylinder portion 25.

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