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Bearing seal assembly for agricultural applications

US7258491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateJun 7, 2005
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C33/805
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A contaminant-resistant bearing assembly includes a multi-lip seal with an extended shroud supported from the outer ring and projecting adjacent a stepped inner ring shoulder. A steel slinger supported from the inner ring is offset outwardly adjacent the shroud and includes a radially outer edge terminating closely adjacent the connection of the seal shroud to the outer ring. The slinger includes an outer portion angled inwardly from the radial direction and supporting a lip seal which contacts an angled portion of the seal shroud at a central location between the rings. A primary step machined on the inner ring prevents the slinger from being pushed into the seal.

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