Patent ID: 8485926
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A chain assembly and seal arrangement comprising: a first chain part; a second chain part which is at least pivotable relative to the first chain part about an axis and forming together with the first chain part a lubrication space containing a lubricant; an L-shaped sealing ring positioned between the first and second chain parts, the sealing ring comprising an axially extending section oriented generally parallel to the axis and a radially extending annular sealing lip that seals the lubricant space between the first and second chain parts; an elastic ring securely adjoining the first chain part or the second chain part and applying pressure to the sealing ring, the elastic ring including an axially extending section oriented generally parallel to the axis and disposed radially outwardly of, and facing radially toward, the axially extending section of the sealing ring; a support ring including an axially extending section stiffer than both the sealing ring and the elastic ring and located radially between the axially extending sections of the sealing ring and the elastic ring, respectively, to space such axially extending sections radially from one another; and the elastic ring comprising a sealing lip contacting the radially extending section of the sealing ring at a location radially outwardly of a radially extending section of the support ring.