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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 25, 1998
George Fedorovich, Nacogdoches, TX (US);
JM Clipper Corporation, Nacogdoches, TX (US);
Abstract
An interlocked labyrinth seal adapted to be mounted upon a rotating shaft, having a rotor and a stator. The stator completely surrounds the shaft. A flange positioned on the stator completely encircles the rotating shaft. The seal rotor includes alternating annular protrusions and annular grooves, and the stator is interlocked with the rotor by an annular protrusion positioned within one of the annular protrusions of the rotor. One embodiment of the seal includes an oil-side passageway which is positioned generally perpendicular to the rotating shaft. The passageway extends in a radial direction away from the shaft. The seal further includes an air-side opening on the stator. The rotor may also include a slinger.