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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2023
Aktiebolaget Skf, Gothenburg, SE;
Aktiebolaget SKF, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
A support assembly includes a casing having an internal mounting seat, a bearing unit mounted on the internal mounting seat of the casing, and a first sealing device. The bearing unit includes a radially inner ring, a radially outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements interposed between them. The first sealing device includes a first shield fixed to the radially outer ring, a second shield fixed to the radially inner ring and positioned axially internal with respect to the first shield, and a protective shield interference fit on a cylindrical seat of the casing and positioned axially internal relative to the second shield. The first and second shield define a first labyrinth seal between them. The protective shield and the second shield define a second labyrinth seal between them. The protective shield extends axially inward to an axial boundary of the casing at the cylindrical seat.