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US4179130A
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Seal assembly for track-segment pivot
Assignee: Intertractor Viehmann GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1978-06-09
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1998-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A seal assembly for the pivot of a track of a tracklaying vehicle comprises an annular U-section nonmetallic and elastomeric seal and a metallic load ring received in the groove formed between the sides of the seal which bear in turn on a pair of axially confronting flanks of a pair of relatively pivotal members each belonging to a respective track segment. The metallic load ring has a pair of sides each bearing axially against a respective surface of a respective side of the seal and is received between the sides of the seal. This load ring may be of U-section, or may be constituted by a pair of oppositely dished metal washers.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl Fass
- 👤 Hansjoachim Brunn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/34; F16J15/3436; F16J15/3456; B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/088; B62D55/0887
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A seal assembly comprising: a pair of members relatively rotatable about an axis and together forming a radially outwardly opening groove having a pair of axially confronting flanks: an annular nonmetallic and elastomeric seal in said groove having a pair of sides each engageable with a respective one of said flanks, formed between said sides with a radially outwardly open recess having a pair of axially confronting inner surfaces, and formed between said surfaces in said recess with a radially outwardly projecting ridge; a pair of similar load-ring forming and oppositely directed dished washers spaced axially from each other in said recess and both bearing on said ridge, each washer lying flatly against the respective surface and being dished away from the other washer for pressing the respective sides of said seal into snug axial contact with the respective flanks of said groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A seal assembly comprising: a pair of members relatively rotatable about an axis and together forming a radially outwardly opening groove having a pair of axially confronting flanks: an annular nonmetallic and elastomeric seal in said groove having a pair of sides each engageable with a respective one of said flanks, formed between said sides with a radially outwardly open recess having a pair of axially confronting inner surfaces, and formed between said surfaces in said recess with a radially outwardly projecting ridge; a pair of similar load-ring forming and oppositely directed dished washers spaced axially from each other in said recess and both bearing on said ridge, each washer lying flatly against the respective surface and being dished away from the other washer for pressing the respective sides of said seal into snug axial contact with the respective flanks of said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly defined in claim 1 wherein said washers are radially slotted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly defined in claim 1, wherein said washers are made of spring steel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly defined in claim 1, further comprising a mass of fluent lubricant in said recess between said inner surfaces.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |