Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between relatively movable parts – Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
Patent
1991-04-10
1992-09-08
Shoap, Allan N.
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between relatively movable parts
Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
74 18, 277227, 277230, 403 51, 464175, F16J 1552, F16D 384
Patent
active
051451913
ABSTRACT:
A drive axle joint seal sock for extending the operation of the joint seal and protecting the joint seal against high heat conditions. The sock comprises an elongate cylindrical housing having an aperture at each end and formed of a heat-resistant material. Clamping structure, such as adjustable clamping rings, extend about each aperture and clamp the sock about the drive axle shaft and the joint, respectively. The sock housing comprises an expanded central area of uniform profile to facilitate movement of the joint seal within the sock. The sock encloses the joint seal and protects the seal against exposure to heat from the engine, exhaust system or atmosphere.
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Stewart Todd B.
Yurgaites Daniel G.
International Sales & Engineering, Inc.
Shoap Allan N.
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