Patent ID: 6719298
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: B62D,F16J

Abstract:
A seal assembly adapted to be received over a rod movable along a given axis, said seal assembly including an annular metal casing portion and an annular elastomeric body portion, said metal casing portion including a first, generally axially extending radially inner portion having a tail portion adapted to be swaged into a first groove in said rod and another portion adapted to overlie and snugly confine a locking ring received in a second groove, and a second portion for receiving said annular elastomeric body portion, said elastomeric body portion being bonded to said second portion, said elastomeric body portion further including a pair of oppositely directed lip portions separated by a reduced diameter intermediate portion, said seal assembly further including an annular, axially extending nose portion with an annular tip adapted to engage a portion of a second seal assembly and exert an axial force thereon to seat said second seal and allow said second seal to snugly engage the periphery of said rod, said second portion for receiving said elastomeric body portion comprising a radial flange and a second axial flange.