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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 1980
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1978
Applicant:
Inventors:
Bernd Becker, Leimen, DE;
Hans Forch, Birkenau, DE;
Adam Helfrich, Waldmichelbach, DE;
Gottfried Jung, Furth, DE;
Assignee:
Carl Freudenberg, Weinheim, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
277164 ; 277186 ;
Abstract
An annular seal for a shaft comprising an annular elastomeric lip 2 having an annular rim 2.1, and an annular reinforcing member 1 provided with a groove into which rim 2.1 fits. The portion of the member 1 spaced from the groove is compressible and in unassembled state is larger than in assembled state, the compression serving to lock the seal together. Multiple lips and/or grooves may be provided.