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US4426094A
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Non-metallic guard for sealing lips
Assignee: Dana Inc
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Filing: 1983-01-20
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Granted: 1984-01-17
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Expires: 2003-01-20
Abstract
Abstract An oil seal assembly 10 of the type including a structural metallic outer casing 12 includes a resilient guard 30 for protection of a sealing element 18 bonded to the structural casing. In a preferred form the guard is formed of a resilient, non-metallic inert material, preferably polypropylene, and is supported axially within the outer casing by mechanical interference. Also in the preferred form the sealing element includes both particulate and fluid shaft contact lips 20,22.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Antonini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/32; F16J15/3204; F16J15/3232
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In an oil seal assembly comprising a structural metallic outer casing, an inner casing contained within said outer casing, said outer casing including a radially inwardly extending portion having a sealing element bonded thereto, said inner casing including a radially inwardly extending portion juxtapositioned with said sealing element for protection of said element; an improvement comprising said inner casing: (a) formed of a non-metallic, resilient material, and (b) supported axially within said outer casing by non-bonded, mechanical means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In an oil seal assembly comprising a structural metallic outer casing, an inner casing contained within said outer casing, said outer casing including a radially inwardly extending portion having a sealing element bonded thereto, said inner casing including a radially inwardly extending portion juxtapositioned with said sealing element for protection of said element; an improvement comprising said inner casing: (a) formed of a non-metallic, resilient material, and (b) supported axially within said outer casing by non-bonded, mechanical means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 1 wherein said sealing element comprises a pair of flexible shaft contact lips, a first for sealing against fluids, and a second lip for sealing against particulates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 2 wherein said radially inwardly extending portion of said inner casing is positioned for protection of said first lip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 3 wherein said mechanical means comprises a mechanical interference, said interference created by an inwardly formed annulus on said outer casing, said annulus providing a snap-fittable retention means for said resilient inner casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 4 wherein said non-metallic, resilient material of said inner casing comprises a polypropylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 5, wherein said first sealing lip is externally grooved for receiving a garter spring, whereby resilient, continuous, shaft contact may be maintained by said first lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 2 wherein said radially inwardly extending portion of said inner casing is positioned for protection of said second lip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 7 wherein said mechanical means comprises an axially extending radially inner annular surface on said outer casing and an axially extending radially outer annular surface of said resilient inner casing, said surfaces providing a press-fittable frictional retention system between said inner and outer casings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 5 wherein said non-metallic, resilient material of said inner casing comprises a polypropylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The oil seal assembly of claim 6 wherein said first sealing lip is externally grooved for receiving a garter spring, whereby resilient shaft contact may be maintained by said first lip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
83 words
An oil seal assembly comprising first and second casings, the first comprising a metallic outer cylindrical body portion disposed for being mounted to one of a pair of relatively rotatable members, the second comprising a non-metallic, resilient inner member retained by non-bonded, mechanical means to said outer casing, said first casing having a sealing element bonded thereto for sealing association with the other of said pair of relatively rotatable members, said second casing providing a resilient guard for protection of said sealing element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
83 words
An oil seal assembly comprising first and second casings, the first comprising a metallic outer cylindrical body portion disposed for being mounted to one of a pair of relatively rotatable members, the second comprising a non-metallic, resilient inner member retained by non-bonded, mechanical means to said outer casing, said first casing having a sealing element bonded thereto for sealing association with the other of said pair of relatively rotatable members, said second casing providing a resilient guard for protection of said sealing element.
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