Split bearing isolator and a method for assembling seal
US7604239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49703
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for sealing a rotating shaft and a bearing housing which has a stator, a rotor, and a unitizing element. The stator has at least two portions and an annular engagement flange extending in an axial direction having a groove on a radial side thereof. The rotor has at least two portions and an annular engagement flange extending in an axial direction having a groove on the radial side thereof. The annular unitizing element has at least two portions, a stator engaging member that engages the stator groove, a rotor engaging member that engages the rotor groove, and a rear member having a side edge that engages the stator. A radially outer surface of the unitizing element has two areas of differing diameter, one corresponding to the rotor engaging member and the other corresponding to the rear member.
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