EP0024386A1 - Movable joint seal - Google Patents
Movable joint sealInfo
- Publication number
- EP0024386A1 EP0024386A1 EP79901120A EP79901120A EP0024386A1 EP 0024386 A1 EP0024386 A1 EP 0024386A1 EP 79901120 A EP79901120 A EP 79901120A EP 79901120 A EP79901120 A EP 79901120A EP 0024386 A1 EP0024386 A1 EP 0024386A1
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- Prior art keywords
- universal joint
- annular
- sleeves
- annular surfaces
- seal structure
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
- F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
- F16D3/16—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
- F16D3/26—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected
- F16D3/38—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another
- F16D3/382—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another constructional details of other than the intermediate member
- F16D3/385—Bearing cup; Bearing construction; Bearing seal; Mounting of bearing on the intermediate member
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C21/00—Combinations of sliding-contact bearings with ball or roller bearings, for exclusively rotary movement
- F16C21/005—Combinations of sliding-contact bearings with ball or roller bearings, for exclusively rotary movement the external zone of a bearing with rolling members, e.g. needles, being cup-shaped, with or without a separate thrust-bearing disc or ring, e.g. for universal joints
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C33/00—Parts of bearings; Special methods for making bearings or parts thereof
- F16C33/72—Sealings
- F16C33/76—Sealings of ball or roller bearings
- F16C33/78—Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
- F16C33/7803—Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members suited for particular types of rolling bearings
- F16C33/7809—Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members suited for particular types of rolling bearings for needle roller bearings
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C2361/00—Apparatus or articles in engineering in general
- F16C2361/41—Couplings
Definitions
- This invention relates to movable joint seals and in particular to seals as for use in universal joints and the like.
- a seal and coupling assembly for a hinge joint is illus ⁇ trated comprised of an inner sleeve member, an outer sleeve member and an intermediate elastic ring member securely maintained therebetween.
- One of the sleeves is press-fitted onto a track pin and the other of the sleeves is press-fitted into a track link with the seal being adapted to permit limited pivotal movement along the longitudinal axis of the pin.
- the present invention comprehends an im ⁇ proved universal joint seal formed of an elastic seal ring captured between first and second right cir ⁇ cularly cylindrical annular sleeves bonded to diametri ⁇ cally opposite portions thereof.
- the sleeves place the seal ring under compressive stress and are arranged to be press-fitted into the confronting portions of the universal joint structure.
- the angular surfaces abutted by the sleeves are disposed right angularly to each other.
- One of the universal joint elements may be provided with a recess having an inner portion defining a surface against which one of the sleeves abuts, the width of the recess being preselected to have the ends of the sleeve in abutment there- with to prevent axial movement of the sleeve.
- the universal joint seal journaled trunnion may be provided with an annular collar defining the recess.
- the seal ring is formed of rubber and the sleeves are formed of rigid metal.
- the universal joint seal structure of the present invention is extremely simple and economical of construction while yet. providing an improved lubricant retaining means and means for preventing ingress of foreign matter into the universal joint bearing structure.
- FIGURE 1 is a fragmentary diametric section of a universal joint structure provided with an improved seal assembly embodying the invention.
- FIGURE 2 is a fragmentary diametric section similar to that of Figure 1 but illustrating a mod- ified form of seal embodying the invention.
- an improved seal gener ⁇ ally designated 10 is shown for use in a universal joint generally designated 11 having a journal trunnion 12 and an annular bearing means generally designated 13 received in an annular bearing cap retainer 14.
- the journal trunnion 12 defines a rotation axis 15.
- the distal end 16 of the journal trunnion may be provided with an annular collar 17 spaced from the end surface 18 thereof.
- the cap retainer 14 embraces the distal end 16 with the bearing assembly 13 disposed between the cylindrical side ⁇ wall 19 of the cap retainer and the periphery 20 of the journal trunnion portion 16.
- the cap re ⁇ tainer may be press-fitted into the cross portion
- the bearing means 13 which, in the illustrated embodiment, comprises a plurality of needle bearings
- seal 10 is provided to effect such desirable retention of the lubricant and prevent entry of dirt and other foreign matter into the bearing.
- the present invention comprehends an improved seal 10 having an elastic seal ring 23 and diametrically opposed, right circularly cylindrical annular sleeves 24 and 25 bonded to diametrically opposite portions of the seal ring.
- the inner diameter of the first sleeve 24 and the outer diameter of the second sleeve 25 are preselected to provide a desired preloading of the seal ring 23, as illustrated in Figure 1.
- Sleeve 24 is press-fitted into a notch 26 in the outer end of retainer portion 19, and sleeve 25 is press-fitted onto the cylindrical surface 20 of the journal trunnion portion 16.
- sleeve 25 may define means for retaining the needle bearings 22 against axial displacement in the operation of the universal joint by the abutment of the sleeve with the collar 17 and the inner end of the bearings 22.
- the outer sleeve 24 may be captured between the collar outer surface 29 and the radial surface 27 at the outer end of the recess 26.
- a space 28 is provided between the inner end of the needle bearings 22 and the seal ring 23 so as to prevent wear and assure long troublefree life of the seal means.
- the seal means 10 further provides improved troublefree life in the arrangement which eliminates sliding surfaces between the seal ring 23 and the confronting portions of the joint.
- the seal means provides for limited axial endplay of the journal trunnion without adversely affecting the sealing effect of ring 23. As the seal ring is bonded to the sleeves 24 and 25, the seal ring effectively eliminates wearing surfaces relative to such axial play of the journal trunnion.
- a modified form of seal generally designated 110 is shown to comprise a seal generally similar to that of seal 10 but wherein the sleeves 124 and 125 are disposed perpendicularly to the arrangement of seal 10. More specifically, sleeve 124 is disposed at the diametric outer portion of the seal ring 123 and sleeve 125 is disposed at the diametric inner portions thereof. Thus, the seal ring 123 is cap ⁇ tured therebetween ' so as to have sealing engage ⁇ ment with the cylindrical surface of the recess 126 and sleeve 124 is urged against the outer annular surface 127 of the recess.
- sleeve 124- serves as means for retaining the needle bearings 122 against axial displacement.
- Collar 117 of the joint assembly 111 of Figure 2 is provided with an annular recess 129 which receives the sleeve 125.
- the radially outer cylindrical surface 130 and the radially inner surface 131 of the recess 129 are dimensioned so as to have abutment by the inner and outer surfaces of the sleeve 125, thereby effectively retaining sleeve 125 against displacement in the collar.
- the outer surface of the sleeve 124 has a diameter preselected to be press-fitted in the recess 126 and the inner diameter of the sleeve 124 is pre- selected to be press-fitted onto the surface 120 of the journal trunnion portion 116.
- seal 110 is . similar to seal 10 except for the modified arrangement thereof as dis ⁇ cussed above.
- the seal functions in a similar manner in providing an improved retention of lubricant in the bearing space while preventing entry of foreign matter thereinto.
- the seal ring 123 effectively seals between the retainer recess por- tion 126 and the journal trunnion surface 120 to provide the desirable lubricant retention ana for ⁇ eign matter ingress protection.
- the improved seal of the present invention is adapted for use in universal joints providing a substantial improvement and troublefree long life over prior art structures utilizing lip and O-ring seal.
- the seal may be provided in the form of a cartridge having preselected preload and adapted for facilitated press fit into the universal joint structure as discussed above.
- This seal provides improved long troublefree life in permitting limited axial movement without surface movement of the seal ring relative to the sleeves bonded thereto.
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Abstract
Un joint ameliore (10) utilise dans un joint universel (11) comprend une bague d'etancheite elastique (23) comprimee entre une paire de manchons cylindriques droits (24, 25). La bague d'etancheite est liee aux manchons. Les manchons sont concus pour etre ajustes a force avec des parties associes du joint universel, telles que le tourillon (12) et le dispositif de retenue de palier (14). Dans une forme de realisation, la partie allongee des manchons est parallele a l'axe (15) du tourillon (12) et dans une forme modifiee, les manchons (124, 125) s'etendent perpendiculairement a ce dernier. Dans chaque forme d'execution, une partie de l'un des manchons est disposee de facon adjacente a l'extremite interieure des paliers a aiguilles (22, 122) de maniere a limiter leur mouvement axial. Les manchons sont lies a la bague d'etancheite de maniere a empecher un mouvement de glissement entre eux tout en permettant un jeux axial limite dans le joint universel pour assurer la longevite du joint.An improved seal (10) used in a universal seal (11) includes an elastic seal ring (23) compressed between a pair of straight cylindrical sleeves (24, 25). The sealing ring is connected to the sleeves. The sleeves are designed to be force fitted with associated parts of the universal joint, such as the journal (12) and the bearing retainer (14). In one embodiment, the elongated part of the sleeves is parallel to the axis (15) of the pin (12) and in a modified form, the sleeves (124, 125) extend perpendicularly to the latter. In each embodiment, part of one of the sleeves is arranged adjacent to the inner end of the needle bearings (22, 122) so as to limit their axial movement. The sleeves are linked to the sealing ring so as to prevent a sliding movement between them while allowing limited axial play in the universal joint to ensure the longevity of the joint.
Description
Description
Movable Joint Seal
Technical Field
This invention relates to movable joint seals and in particular to seals as for use in universal joints and the like.
Background Art
In U. S- Letters Patent 3,218,107 of Harold L. Reinsma, which patent is owned by the assignee hereof, a seal and coupling assembly for a hinge joint is illus¬ trated comprised of an inner sleeve member, an outer sleeve member and an intermediate elastic ring member securely maintained therebetween. One of the sleeves is press-fitted onto a track pin and the other of the sleeves is press-fitted into a track link with the seal being adapted to permit limited pivotal movement along the longitudinal axis of the pin.
In U. S. Letters Patent 2,338,169, George E. Dunn shows a universal ball joint having another form of seal for retaining lubricant within the bearing and preventing the entry of dirt and other foreign matter into the bearing assembly.
Another seal for use in a track for a tractor is illustrated in British Patent 1,425,364 of the Kabushiki Kaisha Komatsu Seisakusho Japanese company. In that patent, a dust seal is illustrated having the shape of a W or a compound W so as to be capable of withstanding a thrust exerted on the bushing in the axial direction of the track pin.
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention comprehends an im¬ proved universal joint seal formed of an elastic
seal ring captured between first and second right cir¬ cularly cylindrical annular sleeves bonded to diametri¬ cally opposite portions thereof. The sleeves place the seal ring under compressive stress and are arranged to be press-fitted into the confronting portions of the universal joint structure.
In the illustrated embodiment, the angular surfaces abutted by the sleeves are disposed right angularly to each other. One of the universal joint elements may be provided with a recess having an inner portion defining a surface against which one of the sleeves abuts, the width of the recess being preselected to have the ends of the sleeve in abutment there- with to prevent axial movement of the sleeve.
More specifically, the universal joint seal journaled trunnion may be provided with an annular collar defining the recess.
In the illustrated embodiment, the seal ring is formed of rubber and the sleeves are formed of rigid metal.
The universal joint seal structure of the present invention is extremely simple and economical of construction while yet. providing an improved lubricant retaining means and means for preventing ingress of foreign matter into the universal joint bearing structure.
Brief Description of the Drawin FIGURE 1 is a fragmentary diametric section of a universal joint structure provided with an improved seal assembly embodying the invention; and
FIGURE 2 is a fragmentary diametric section similar to that of Figure 1 but illustrating a mod- ified form of seal embodying the invention.
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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
In the exemplary embodiment of the invention as disclosed in the drawing, an improved seal gener¬ ally designated 10 is shown for use in a universal joint generally designated 11 having a journal trunnion 12 and an annular bearing means generally designated 13 received in an annular bearing cap retainer 14.
The journal trunnion 12 defines a rotation axis 15. The distal end 16 of the journal trunnion may be provided with an annular collar 17 spaced from the end surface 18 thereof. The cap retainer 14 embraces the distal end 16 with the bearing assembly 13 disposed between the cylindrical side¬ wall 19 of the cap retainer and the periphery 20 of the journal trunnion portion 16.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the cap re¬ tainer may be press-fitted into the cross portion
21 of the universal joint 11 in the conventional manner. It is desirable to maintain lubrication of the bearing means 13 which, in the illustrated embodiment, comprises a plurality of needle bearings
22 in an annular array around journal trunnion surface 20 within the retainer cap. As indicated above, seal 10 is provided to effect such desirable retention of the lubricant and prevent entry of dirt and other foreign matter into the bearing.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the present invention comprehends an improved seal 10 having an elastic seal ring 23 and diametrically opposed, right circularly cylindrical annular sleeves 24 and 25 bonded to diametrically opposite portions of the seal ring. The inner diameter of the first sleeve 24 and the outer diameter of the second sleeve 25 are preselected to provide a desired preloading of the seal ring 23, as illustrated in Figure 1. Sleeve 24 is press-fitted into a notch 26 in the outer end
of retainer portion 19, and sleeve 25 is press-fitted onto the cylindrical surface 20 of the journal trunnion portion 16.
As shown in Figure 1, sleeve 25 may define means for retaining the needle bearings 22 against axial displacement in the operation of the universal joint by the abutment of the sleeve with the collar 17 and the inner end of the bearings 22.
As further illustrated in Figure 1, the outer sleeve 24 may be captured between the collar outer surface 29 and the radial surface 27 at the outer end of the recess 26.
As further seen in Figure 1, a space 28 is provided between the inner end of the needle bearings 22 and the seal ring 23 so as to prevent wear and assure long troublefree life of the seal means.
The seal means 10 further provides improved troublefree life in the arrangement which eliminates sliding surfaces between the seal ring 23 and the confronting portions of the joint. The seal means provides for limited axial endplay of the journal trunnion without adversely affecting the sealing effect of ring 23. As the seal ring is bonded to the sleeves 24 and 25, the seal ring effectively eliminates wearing surfaces relative to such axial play of the journal trunnion.
The invention further comprehends the arrangement of the seal in a second form, as illus¬ trated in Figure 2. As shown therein, a modified form of seal generally designated 110 is shown to comprise a seal generally similar to that of seal 10 but wherein the sleeves 124 and 125 are disposed perpendicularly to the arrangement of seal 10. More specifically, sleeve 124 is disposed at the diametric outer portion of the seal ring 123 and sleeve 125 is disposed at the diametric inner
portions thereof. Thus, the seal ring 123 is cap¬ tured therebetween' so as to have sealing engage¬ ment with the cylindrical surface of the recess 126 and sleeve 124 is urged against the outer annular surface 127 of the recess.
As further shown in Figure 2, sleeve 124- serves as means for retaining the needle bearings 122 against axial displacement.
Collar 117 of the joint assembly 111 of Figure 2 is provided with an annular recess 129 which receives the sleeve 125. The radially outer cylindrical surface 130 and the radially inner surface 131 of the recess 129 are dimensioned so as to have abutment by the inner and outer surfaces of the sleeve 125, thereby effectively retaining sleeve 125 against displacement in the collar.
The outer surface of the sleeve 124 has a diameter preselected to be press-fitted in the recess 126 and the inner diameter of the sleeve 124 is pre- selected to be press-fitted onto the surface 120 of the journal trunnion portion 116.
Thus, the seal 110 is. similar to seal 10 except for the modified arrangement thereof as dis¬ cussed above. The seal functions in a similar manner in providing an improved retention of lubricant in the bearing space while preventing entry of foreign matter thereinto.
The seal ring 123, as indicated above, effectively seals between the retainer recess por- tion 126 and the journal trunnion surface 120 to provide the desirable lubricant retention ana for¬ eign matter ingress protection.
Industrial Applicability
The improved seal of the present invention is adapted for use in universal joints providing
a substantial improvement and troublefree long life over prior art structures utilizing lip and O-ring seal. The seal may be provided in the form of a cartridge having preselected preload and adapted for facilitated press fit into the universal joint structure as discussed above. This seal provides improved long troublefree life in permitting limited axial movement without surface movement of the seal ring relative to the sleeves bonded thereto. Other aspects, objects and advantages of this invention can be obtained from a study of the drawings, the disclosure and the appended claims. The foregoing disclosure of specific embodiments is illustrative of the broad inventive concepts com- prehended by the invention.
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Claims
1. In a universal joint (11) having a journal trunnion (12) defining an axis of rotation (15) and being mounted for rotation about said axis by an annular bearing (13) in a bearing cap retainer (14) , an improved seal (1) for movably sealing the . journal trunnion to the bearing retainer for main¬ taining lubricant therein and prevent entry of foreign matter thereinto, said seal comprising: an elastic seal ring (23) ; first (24) and second (25) right circularly cylindrical annular sleeves bonded to diametrically opposite portions of the seal ring, the inner dia-_ meters of said sleeves being preselected to place said seal ring under compressive stress; and means on said journal trunnion and bearing retainer defining first and second pairs of con¬ fronting annular surfaces (20,26 and 17,27), said sleeves seating respectively against the annular surfaces (20,26) of said first pair and said seal ring sealingly engaging the annular surfaces (17, 27) of said second pair.
2. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said first and second pairs of annular surfaces (20,26 and 27,29) are disposed right angularly to each other.
3. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said first and second pairs of annular surfaces (20,26 and 27,29) are disposed right angularly of each other, one of said pairs of annular surfaces (20,26) extending axially parallel to said journal trunnion axis (15) .
4. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said first and second pairs of annular surfaces (20,26 and 27,29) are disposed right angular¬ ly of each other, the annular surfaces (20,26) of said first pair extending axially parallel to said journal trunnion axis.
5. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said first and second pairs of annular surfaces (20,26 and 27,29) are disposed right angularly of each other, the annular surfaces (27,29) of said second pair extending axially parallel to said journal trunnion axis.
6. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said seal, ring (23) is formed of rubber.
7. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said sleeves (24,25) are formed of metal.
8. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said sleeves (24,25) are press- fitted to said annular surfaces (20,26) of the first pair.
9. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said annular surfaces (27,29) of the s_cond pair are disposed in abutting engagement with the ends of one of said sleeves (24) to retain said one sleeve against axial movement.
10. The universal joint seal structure of
Claim 1 wherein one of said annular surfaces of the first pair being defined by an annular recess (129)
O PI llaving side surfaces (130,131), the sleeve (125) in engagement therewith being captured against axial displacement between said side surfaces (130,131).
11. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said journal trunnion (12) is provided with an annular collar (17) defining one of said annular surfaces (29) .
12. The universal joint seal structure of Claim 1 wherein said journal trunnion (12) is pro¬ vided with an annular collar (17) defining an annular recess (129) having an inner surface defining one of said annular surfaces and further defining side surfaces (130,131), the sleeve (125) in engagement therewith being captured against axial displacement between said side surfaces (130,131).
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| PCT/US1979/000111 WO1980001827A1 (en) | 1979-02-26 | 1979-02-26 | Movable joint seal |
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| EP0024386A1 true EP0024386A1 (en) | 1981-03-11 |
| EP0024386A4 EP0024386A4 (en) | 1981-06-30 |
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