Bearing seal
US6837317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3216
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal assembly for a shaft supporting a rotary element comprises a sealing ring having an inner radial surface in contact with a seal surface of the shaft. The sealing ring comprising a disc shaped integral radial lip normal to the inner radial surface. A disc shaped seal shield is assembled in sealing contact with a first surface of the integral disc shaped radial lip and also in sealing contact with a first radial surface of an annular seal groove. An energizer positioned in the annular seal groove is in contact with the bottom surface of the groove and a second radial surface of the groove. The energizer exerts a radial force on the outer radial surface of the sealing ring and a lateral force on the integral radial lip of the sealing ring.
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