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US4465285A
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Variable contact centrifugally operated seal mechanism
Assignee: Aisin Corp
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Filing: 1982-02-01
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Granted: 1984-08-14
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Expires: 2002-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A variable contact seal mechanism which includes a rotatable shaft, a seal body having a wall member, and a seal member having a cylindrical portion secured onto the rotatable shaft and a tongue portion resiliently slidably contacting the seal wall such that continuous resilient contact force of the tongue portion with the wall is changed in response to rotational speed of the shaft. A bearing member is utilized which rotatably supports the shaft along with a mechanical sealing mechanism mounted so as to surround the shaft wherein the seal member is disposed between the bearing and the mechanical sealing mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroaki Toyoda
- 👤 Minoru Kinbara
- 👤 Akira Nakai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/34; F16J15/3436; F16J15/3456; F16J15/164
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A variable contact seal mechanism comprising: a rotatable shaft; a seal body having a wall member which includes a side surface disposed substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of said shaft; and a seal member which further comprises a cylindrical portion secured onto said rotatable shaft and having a metallic central core member disposed therein for strengthening said seal member, a tongue portion extending exclusively from an axial end portion of said cylindrical portion with a prescribed angle of inclination and resiliently, slidably, and continuously contacting said side surface of said seal wall such that resilient contact force of said tongue portion with said wall decreases in response to an increase in rotational speed of said shaft, and means for maintaining said tongue portion in continuous contact with said wall both when said shaft is rotating and not rotating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A variable contact seal mechanism comprising: a rotatable shaft; a seal body having a wall member which includes a side surface disposed substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of said shaft; and a seal member which further comprises a cylindrical portion secured onto said rotatable shaft and having a metallic central core member disposed therein for strengthening said seal member, a tongue portion extending exclusively from an axial end portion of said cylindrical portion with a prescribed angle of inclination and resiliently, slidably, and continuously contacting said side surface of said seal wall such that resilient contact force of said tongue portion with said wall decreases in response to an increase in rotational speed of said shaft, and means for maintaining said tongue portion in continuous contact with said wall both when said shaft is rotating and not rotating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A seal mechanism as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a bearing member rotatably supporting said shaft; and a mechanical sealing mechanism mounted so as to surround said shaft wherein said seal member is disposed between said bearing member and said mechanical mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seal mechanism as set forth in claim 2, wherein said seal wall is disposed between said seal member and said bearing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A variable contact seal mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tongue portion extends from an axial end corner portion of said cylindrical portion.
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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) | 1987-08-14 | 1988-02-13 | 1988-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-14 | 1992-02-13 | 1992-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-14 | 1996-02-13 | 1996-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |