Patent ID: 6991234
Filing Date: 2006-01-31
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
1. A seal for sealing a shaft, the seal comprising: a sleeve constructed to be disposed generally coaxially around the shaft and comprising a first flange extending generally radially outward from the sleeve; an outer housing configured to generally surround the sleeve and the first flange and comprising a case body, a second flange extending generally radially inward from the case body and a faceplate extending generally radially inward from the housing; a first elastomeric lip extending generally between a portion of the first flange and a portion of the faceplate and including a base and a tip, wherein the tip is oriented generally radially inward; and a second elastomeric lip including a base secured to the second flange and a tip displaceable against the sleeve, wherein the tip is oriented generally radially outward.