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US4216677A
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Hermetically sealed rotary drive apparatus
Assignee: BorgWarner Automotive Electronic and Mechanical Systems Corp
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Filing: 1978-07-17
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-07-17
Abstract
Abstract Rotary drive apparatus includes coaxial inner and outer shaft portions. One portion supports a pair of bearings on axes offset from the shaft axis. The other portion supports rotatable bearing rings offset from the shaft and bearing axes, but in alignment with the bearings. A flexible sealing member is oriented between the two shaft portions and is non-rotatable. Band contact between the bearings, the flexible sealing member, and the rings due to Hertzian stress results in absorption of stress forces over a wide area, thus reducing wear.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Tuzson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/50; F16J15/52; F16J15/525; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/1836; Y10T74/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
Rotary power drive apparatus comprising first and second shafts rotatable on a first axis, a non-rotatable flexible sealing member having first and second surfaces, first means supported by said first shaft for rotation on a second axis offset from said first axis, said first means being in rolling contact with said first surface along a band, and second means supported by said second shaft for rotation on a third axis offset from said first and second axes, said second surface being in rolling contact with said second means along a band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
Rotary power drive apparatus comprising first and second shafts rotatable on a first axis, a non-rotatable flexible sealing member having first and second surfaces, first means supported by said first shaft for rotation on a second axis offset from said first axis, said first means being in rolling contact with said first surface along a band, and second means supported by said second shaft for rotation on a third axis offset from said first and second axes, said second surface being in rolling contact with said second means along a band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 1, said first shaft defining at least one crank portion, and said first means being at least one bearing supported by said crank portion on at least one second axis offset from said first axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 2 said second shaft defining an annular portion, and said second means being supported in said annular portion in alignment with said first means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 3, said annular portion defining at least one annular groove, and said second means being at least one ring rotatably supported in said groove in alignment with said one bearing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1, said first and second axes defining a first line, and said first and third axes defining a second line, said lines being perpendicular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 4, said first and second axes defining a first line, and said first and third axes defining a second line, said lines being perpendicular.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 6, said flexible sealing member being formed from a metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 6, said flexible sealing member being formed from a polymer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
The invention of claim 8, said polymer being an elastomer.
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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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |