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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2006
Robert J. Visintainer, Augusta, GA (US);
Robert J. Visintainer, Augusta, GA (US);
GIW Industries, Inc., Grovetown, GA (US);
Abstract
A bearing housing sealing system is provided for a centrifugal pump of the type having a rotating shaft supported by roller bearing elements, a housing for the roller bearing elements, the housing having a cylindrical entry for the passage of the pump shaft through the housing and isolating the roller bearing elements and a lubricant for the roller bearing elements. The bearing housing sealing system comprises an outer stationary cover that is attached about the cylindrical entry of the housing. The outer stationary cover includes a cylindrical opening for fitting around the pump shaft, and a raised portion extending outwardly from the housing and defining a casing having an inner volume. A flinger is positioned within the inner volume of the stationary cover and includes an outer face and an inner face. At least one set of vanes is formed either the outer face or the inner face. The flinger is further configured for attachment to the pump shaft for rotational movement with the shaft.