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Rolling bearing, notably for clutch release bearing device

US9657785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 20, 2015
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2300/08
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rolling bearing including an inner ring, an outer ring, at least one row of rolling elements disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and (a) at least one seal fixed to one of the inner ring and the outer ring as well as (b) at least one internal sealing lip cooperating with a first portion of the other of the inner ring and the outer ring. The seal further includes at least one external sealing lip offset axially relative to the internal sealing lip on the exterior side of the bearing. The external sealing lip cooperates with a second portion of the other ring, wherein the second portion of the seal is separate from the first portion and situated axially facing the seal.

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