Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1995-09-07
1996-07-23
Culbreth, Eric D.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
277212FB, 464173, B60G 2500
Patent
active
055382754
ABSTRACT:
A rubber seal for vehicular ball joint assemblies located in the vicinity of a source of heat. The seal includes an integrally molded metal heat shield for facing the source of heat to prevent the deterioration of the seal from the heat. Such a seal with integral heat shield is particularly beneficial between a vehicle brake rotor and lower control arm and/or a tie rod operatively connected to a steering knuckle.
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Chrysler Corporation
Culbreth Eric D.
Taravella Christopher A.
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