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Seal and cross member unit for universal joints

US9816566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Spicer Gelenkwellenbau GmbH · DE

Inventors

Tobias Hess · Essen, DE
Thomas Stein · Oberkochen, DE
Stefan Buervenich · Gladbeck, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 10, 2015
Grant date	Nov 14, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 10, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S464/905
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seal for a cross member unit for universal joints has a carrier ring to be inserted into a bearing cup of the cross member unit. The carrier ring has an L-shaped cross section with a cylindrical portion coaxial to a longitudinal axis and a flange portion extending form the cylindrical portion inwardly. An elastomeric sealing lip element is connected to the carrier ring. The sealing lip element has first engagement elements form fittingly engaging into first engagement apertures. The first engagement apertures extend through the flange portion of the carrier ring. The sealing lip element further has second engagement elements form fittingly engaging into second engagement apertures. The second engagement apertures extend through the cylindrical portion of the carrier ring.

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