US4274298A
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Drive unit seal assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-06
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Granted: 1981-06-23
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Expires: 1999-07-06
Abstract
Abstract An axle is disclosed having a housing defining a lubricant reservoir. A shaft extends through a bore in the housing and is supported by two bearings within the bore. The shaft has a radially extending surface which partially defines a lubricant chamber for pressurizing and pumping lubricant. The housing has a lubricant passageway in communication with the lubricant chamber. A seal is positioned within the lubricant chamber and has a lip which contacts the radial surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Ostrander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C19/00; F16C19/54; F16C19/56; F16C19/546; F16C19/547; F16C19/548; F16C33/00; F16C33/30; F16C33/66; F16C33/6637; F16C33/6659; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16H; F16H57/00; F16H57/04; F16H57/048; F16H57/0482; F16H57/0483; F16C19/22; F16C19/34; F16C19/36; F16C19/364; F16C2361/00; F16C2361/61; F16H48/00; F16H48/38; F16H48/42; F16H2048/423; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19991
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A drive assembly comprising a housing defining a bore; a shaft extending through said bore and rotatable relative to said housing, said shaft having a generally radially extending surface adjacent said bore; an annular lubricant chamber at least partially defined by said bore and said surface, said lubricant chamber having an outlet; and a seal within said lubricant chamber, said seal comprising means for providing a seal between said bore and said surface, said seal further comprising a protuberance extending into said outlet for preventing rotation of said seal with respect to said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A drive assembly comprising a housing defining a bore; a shaft extending through said bore and rotatable relative to said housing, said shaft having a generally radially extending surface adjacent said bore; an annular lubricant chamber at least partially defined by said bore and said surface, said lubricant chamber having an outlet; and a seal within said lubricant chamber, said seal comprising means for providing a seal between said bore and said surface, said seal further comprising a protuberance extending into said outlet for preventing rotation of said seal with respect to said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A drive assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for providing a seal comprises an annular rib, said rib having an outer surface in contact with said bore, and an annular lip extending from said rib, said lip in contact with said surface, wherein said rib defines an opening aligned with said outlet.
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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) | 1984-06-22 | 1984-12-22 | 1985-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-22 | 1988-12-22 | 1989-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-22 | 1992-12-22 | 1993-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |