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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 16, 1998
Anthony D Friend, Peoria, IL (US);
Joseph M Vanecko, Metamora, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A radial seal arrangement is disclosed and adapted for use in providing a sealed surface with a shaft. The radial seal arrangement includes an elastomeric member and a metal support member bonded thereto. The elastomeric member includes a first sealing portion that is defined by a lip portion and a second sealing portion defined by a first surface extending at an acute angle from a perpendicular radial surface and a second surface that extends from and is generally perpendicular with the first surface. The metal support member includes a first leg that extends in a linear direction with respect to a reference axis of the seal arrangement and a second leg that extends generally along the perpendicular radial surface. The second leg of the metal support member terminating at a location generally adjacent to the first surface of the second sealing portion.