Apparatus including a preformed one-piece seal

Details Apparatus including a preformed one-piece seal Apparatus including a preformed one-piece seal

2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Frame construction

Horizontal cylinder

C277S643000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11282338

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a crankshaft provided with a first bearing and a second bearing. The apparatus further includes a first bearing seal positioned adjacent the first bearing and a second bearing seal positioned adjacent the second bearing. The apparatus further includes a preformed one-piece seal including a first endless loop, a second endless loop and a first intermediate seal portion connected between the first and second endless loops. The first endless loop engages a peripheral surface of the first bearing seal while the second endless loop engages a peripheral surface of the second bearing seal.

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