Unitized pinion seal for an axle
US7712745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4984
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unitized pinion seal assembly has a seal portion and a sleeve portion that are assembled in an interference fit relationship. The unitized pinion seal assembly is assembled to a carrier/bearing cage and an axle companion flange with proper spacing between non-sealing components, and without a spacer mounted between the two portions.
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