Patent ID: 6083109
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: F16D,F16J

Abstract:
A unitized seal assembly (10) for a rotary shaft (16) having a telescopic end (22), said seal assembly (10) comprising: a generally rigid annular carrier body (28); a flexible annular sealing member (36) fixed on said carrier body (28) and presenting a radially inwardly facing primary sealing surface (38); a generally rigid annular inner wear sleeve (44) rotatable relative to said carrier and having a running surface (50) engaging said primary sealing surface (38) of said sealing member (36); and characterized by a flexible seal boot (58) fixed at one end (60) to said wear sleeve (44) in unattached relation to said carrier body (28) and extending longitudinally therefrom to an opposite end (62) for mounting on the telescopic end (22) of the shaft (16).