US5174583A
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Unitary bearing seal
Assignee: Inpro Inc
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Filing: 1991-08-08
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Granted: 1992-12-29
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Expires: 2011-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical labyrinth seal for rotating shafts having a first, second and third ring member. The first ring member has a series of annular axial grooves in the internal bore and a slot extending across the grooves to an end of the first ring. The second ring member is adapted for insertion into an annular recess in the first ring member. The third ring member connected to the second ring member and forming with the first ring member a unitary seal. The second and third ring members rotate with the shaft. The first ring member is fixed to the machine having the shaft to be sealed. The seal permits axial movement of the shaft without separation of the rings.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Orlowski
- 👤 Niel F. Hoehle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/44; F16J15/447; F16J15/4472; F16J15/4474; F16C; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/10; F16C33/00; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16C33/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A ring seal between a fixed housing and a rotating shaft comprising: a first ring member having a first end portion located internally of the fixed housing and a second end extending externally of said housing and an outer surface being fixed and sealed to said housing by a shoulder means; said first ring having a plurality of annular recesses and flanges on both the first and second end portions and a mating face; a second ring member including means to rotate said second ring member with said shaft; said second ring member having annular flanges extending axially with inner and outer radial surfaces complimentary with certain of said flanges and recesses of said first ring when inserted in said first ring; said second ring including an axial threaded portion located radially inside said first ring; a third ring having a mating face and an internally threaded portion located radially inside said first ring and connected with said threaded portion of said second ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A ring seal between a fixed housing and a rotating shaft comprising: a first ring member having a first end portion located internally of the fixed housing and a second end extending externally of said housing and an outer surface being fixed and sealed to said housing by a shoulder means; said first ring having a plurality of annular recesses and flanges on both the first and second end portions and a mating face; a second ring member including means to rotate said second ring member with said shaft; said second ring member having annular flanges extending axially with inner and outer radial surfaces complimentary with certain of said flanges and recesses of said first ring when inserted in said first ring; said second ring including an axial threaded portion located radially inside said first ring; a third ring having a mating face and an internally threaded portion located radially inside said first ring and connected with said threaded portion of said second ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The seal of claim 1 wherein the an outer axially extending surface of said third ring is smooth, said axially extending surface of said third ring mating with the recesses of said first ring to retain lubricant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The seal of claim 2 wherein said means for rotating said second member with said shaft permits axial movement of said shaft with relation to said second ring with continuing rotation of said second ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The seal of claim 3 wherein the mating faces of said first and said third rings prevent axial movement of said second and said third rings as said shaft moves axially with relation to said rings and said second and third rings continue to rotate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The seal of claim 4 wherein the mating faces of said first and said third rings are made of materials having natural lubricity.
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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) | 1995-12-29 | 1996-06-29 | 1996-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-29 | 2000-06-29 | 2000-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-29 | 2004-06-29 | 2004-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |