US4962936A
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Sealing unit
Assignee: Nok Corp
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Filing: 1988-12-21
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Granted: 1990-10-16
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Expires: 2008-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A unitized seal (A) for sealing between a stationary shaft (16) and the bore of a rotating housing is comprised of a rotary member (1) having an outer cylindrical portion (1a), a flange portion (4) extending radially inwardly from one end of the cylindrical portion (1a), and a curved or tapered portion (5) at the radially innermost portion of the flange portion (4), a stationary member (10) having at least a main seal lip (14), and at least an auxiliary dust lip (6). The seal lip (14) contacts the inside surface (3) of the flange portion (4) of the rotary member and the dust lip (6) contacts against the curved or tapered portion (5) of the rotary member.
Inventors
- 👤 Noboru Matsushima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:38
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/32; F16J15/3248; F16J15/3252; F16J15/3256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A seal unit including two members for sealing between a rotary bore and a stationary shaft comprising: a rotary member comprising an outer cylindrical portion for mounting by a press fit in a rotary bore, a radial flange portion extending radially inwardly from one end of said cylindrical portion and having an inside surface, and a curved portion at the radially innermost portion of said radial flange portion; a stationary member comprising an inner anchor portion for snugly fixing on a stationary shaft, at least a main axial seal lip contacting in sealing engagement said inside surface of said radial flange portion for sealing fluid inside the seal unit, and at least an auxiliary dust lip exerting light pressure against said curved portion of said radial flange portion for excluding dirt from entering the seal unit between said dust lip and said curved portion; and hydrodynamic grooves on said inside surface of said radial flange portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A seal unit including two members for sealing between a rotary bore and a stationary shaft comprising: a rotary member comprising an outer cylindrical portion for mounting by a press fit in a rotary bore, a radial flange portion extending radially inwardly from one end of said cylindrical portion and having an inside surface, and a curved portion at the radially innermost portion of said radial flange portion; a stationary member comprising an inner anchor portion for snugly fixing on a stationary shaft, at least a main axial seal lip contacting in sealing engagement said inside surface of said radial flange portion for sealing fluid inside the seal unit, and at least an auxiliary dust lip exerting light pressure against said curved portion of said radial flange portion for excluding dirt from entering the seal unit between said dust lip and said curved portion; and hydrodynamic grooves on said inside surface of said radial flange portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 1 wherein: a unitizing adapter ring is provided comprising a cylindrical outer portion and a flange portion extending substantially radially inwardly from one end of said adapter ring cylindrical outer portion; and an edge portion is provided on said rotary member outer cylindrical portion turned over said adapter ring for locking said adapter ring and said rotary member together as an assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 2 wherein: a plurality of apertures are provided in said adapter ring radial flange portion to facilitate return of oil therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising: a thin sealant coating on the outer cylindrical surface of said outer cylindrical portion of said rotary member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising: a sealed fluid side surface on said stationary member; and a plurality of spacers on said sealed fluid side surface in relative spaced relation with respect to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said stationary member further comprises a reinforcing element; and said main axial seal lip comprises a flexible material bonded to said reinforceing element and extending axially and radially outwardly relative to said reinforcing element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 6 wherein: said flexible material comprises rubber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
156 words
A seal unit including two members for sealing between a rotary bore and a stationary shaft comprising: a rotary member comprising an outer cylindrical portion for mounting by a press fit in a rotary bore, a radial flange portion extending radially inwardly from one end of said cylindrical portion and having an inside surface, and a curved portion at the radially innermost portion of said radial flange portion; a stationary member comprising an inner anchor portion for snugly fixing on a stationary shaft, at least a main axial seal lip contacting in sealing engagement said inside surface of said radial flange portion for sealing fluid inside the seal unit, and at least an auxiliary dust lip exerting light pressure against said curved portion of said radial flange portion for excluding dirt from entering the seal unit between said dust lip and said curved portion; and inclined grooves on said inside surface of said radial flange portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
156 words
A seal unit including two members for sealing between a rotary bore and a stationary shaft comprising: a rotary member comprising an outer cylindrical portion for mounting by a press fit in a rotary bore, a radial flange portion extending radially inwardly from one end of said cylindrical portion and having an inside surface, and a curved portion at the radially innermost portion of said radial flange portion; a stationary member comprising an inner anchor portion for snugly fixing on a stationary shaft, at least a main axial seal lip contacting in sealing engagement said inside surface of said radial flange portion for sealing fluid inside the seal unit, and at least an auxiliary dust lip exerting light pressure against said curved portion of said radial flange portion for excluding dirt from entering the seal unit between said dust lip and said curved portion; and inclined grooves on said inside surface of said radial flange portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 8 wherein: said stationary member further comprises a reinforcing element; and said main bail seal lip comprises a flexible material bonded to said reinforcing element and extending axially and radially outwardly relative to said reinforcing element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 9 wherein: said flexible material comprises rubber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 8 wherein: a unitizing adapter ring is provided comprising a cylindrical outer portion and a flange portion extending substantially radially inwardly from one end of said adapter ring cylindrical outer portion; and an edge portion is provided on said rotary member outer cylindrical portion turned over said adapter ring for locking said adapter ring and said rotary member together as an assembly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
157 words
A seal unit including tow members for sealing between a rotary bore and a stationary shaft comprising: a rotary member comprising an outer cylindrical portion for mounting by a press fit in a rotary bore, a radial flange portion extending radially inwardly from one end of said cylindrical portion and having an inside surface, and a rounded portion at the radially innermost portion of said radial flange portion; a stationary member comprising an inner anchor portion for snugly fixing on a stationary shaft, at lest a main axial seal lip contacting in sealing engagement said inside surface of said radial flange portion for sealing fluid inside the seal unit, and at least an auxiliary dust lip exerting light pressure against said rounded portion of the said radial flange portion for excluding dirt from entering the seal unit between said dust lip and said rounded portion; and hydrodynamic grooves on said inside surface of said radial flange portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
157 words
A seal unit including tow members for sealing between a rotary bore and a stationary shaft comprising: a rotary member comprising an outer cylindrical portion for mounting by a press fit in a rotary bore, a radial flange portion extending radially inwardly from one end of said cylindrical portion and having an inside surface, and a rounded portion at the radially innermost portion of said radial flange portion; a stationary member comprising an inner anchor portion for snugly fixing on a stationary shaft, at lest a main axial seal lip contacting in sealing engagement said inside surface of said radial flange portion for sealing fluid inside the seal unit, and at least an auxiliary dust lip exerting light pressure against said rounded portion of the said radial flange portion for excluding dirt from entering the seal unit between said dust lip and said rounded portion; and hydrodynamic grooves on said inside surface of said radial flange portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
69 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 12 wherein: a unitizing adapter ring is provided comprising a cylindrical outer portion and a flange portion extending substantially radially inwardly from one end of said adapter ring cylindrical outer portion; and an edge portion is provided on said rotary member outer cylindrical portion turned over said adapter ring for locking said adapter ring and said rotary member together as an assembly.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 13 wherein: a plurality of apertures are provided in said adapter ring radial flange portion to facilitate return of oil therethrough.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 12 wherein: said stationary member further comprises a reinforcing element; and said main axial seal lip comprises a flexible material bonded to said reinforcing element and extending axially and radially outwardly relative to said reinforcing element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
A seal unit as claimed in claim 15 wherein: said flexible material comprises rubber.
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