Unitizing element and method for assembling a seal
US7201377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/4474
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An annular unitizing element comprising a rotor engaging member, a stator engaging member, and a rear member. The radially outer surface of the unitizing element comprises two areas of differing diameter, one corresponding to the rotor engaging member and the other corresponding to the rear member. The stator engaging member extends radially inward from the radially inner side of the annular unitizing element.A sealing assembly for sealing a rotating shaft and a bearing housing comprising a rotor comprising, an annular engagement flange extending in an axial direction comprising a groove on a radial side thereof, a stator comprising, an annular engagement flange extending in an axial direction comprising a groove on a radial side thereof, and an annular unitizing element comprising, a stator engaging member, a rotor engaging member, and a rear member.
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