Abstract: An articulated fluid delivery unit (FDU) is disposed to deliver fluid remotely to, for example, a mating fluid connection housing assembly provided on a wellhead. Flow iron on the FDU preferably includes at least one swivel joint rated for high fluid pressure and high fluid volume flow. More preferably, the swivel joint has an internal diameter of not less than about 5 inches and is further capable of rotation while retaining an internal pressure of not less than about 10,000 psi.

Abstract: A plug for a hubcap includes a base configured to fit into and obstruct a port of a hubcap. The base at least partially defines a cavity therein. The plug also includes a cap extending radially outward from the base. The cap defines an opening therein, the opening extending at least partially radially, and a passage extending axially between the opening and the cavity. The opening is in fluid communication with the cavity via the passage.

Abstract: A multi-piece propeller shaft includes a constant velocity joint disposed between and operably interconnecting first and second shaft segments. The constant velocity joint includes an outer race extending along an axis A from a first outer race end operably connected to the second shaft segment to a second outer race end to define an inner surface bounding an internal cavity. A vent and seal assembly is disposed inside the outer race and defines a plurality of venting cavities disposed serially along the axis A in fluid communication with one another. A first one of the venting cavities is disposed in fluid communication with the internal cavity and a last one of the venting cavities is disposed in fluid communication with an environment of the constant velocity joint for venting air from the internal cavity to the environment.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint includes a shaft and an inner race coupled to the shaft. The inner race has a shaft groove formed thereon. A boot assembly engages the shaft and covers the inner race. A pair of grooves is axially formed in the boot assembly. The shaft groove provides communication between the pair of grooves.

Abstract: A constant-velocity joint includes an outer race, inner race, end cap, and seal. The outer race defines a cavity, an opening to the cavity, and a through hole configured to receive a fastener. The inner race is disposed within the cavity and is rotatably connected to the outer race via a plurality of ball bearings. The end cap is secured to the outer race and covers the opening. The seal is disposed between the outer race and the end cap. The seal defines a channel that is in fluid communication with the cavity and the through hole. The channel is configured to vent air between the cavity and through hole.

Abstract: A cap acting as a grease retention feature and venting system allows crash optimization of a propeller shaft with a plunging constant velocity joint. The cap is located between a constant velocity joint and a tube of the propeller shaft system. The cap includes: a rim sealed against the inner diameter of the constant velocity joint, an interior vent chamber, a vent hole facing the interior components of the constant velocity joint and leading to the vent chamber, and an annular radial groove along the entire circumference connected to the vent chamber. The outer race has a hole perpendicular to the joint axis to complete venting to the atmosphere. In the event of a vehicle crash, the constant velocity internal joint components contact the device, causing the device to dislodge from its fixed position, contact the friction weld curls and fracture at a determined load.

Abstract: A composite molded article comprising: a main body portion including, a bottom wall portion formed of an elastically deformable polymer material, and a peripheral wall portion protruding so as to surround a peripheral edge of the bottom wall portion and formed of an elastically deformable polymer material; a vent hole passing through the bottom wall portion; and a gas permeable membrane integrally connected to the main body portion and is permeable to gas but is impermeable to liquid, wherein the gas permeable membrane is arranged to the bottom wall portion so as to cover the vent hole and connected to the bottom wall portion at a periphery of the vent hole, and wherein the bottom wall portion includes at least one rigid body portion which is more difficult to be deformed than the bottom wall portion at an outer peripheral part of the gas permeable membrane.

Abstract: A device housing, especially for accommodating an electronic unit or a mechatronic unit, has parts which are sealed against one another in assembled condition via an encircling, stationary seal. At least one pressure-relief device is integrated into the seal for admission of air into the housing. The seal is formed at least in part as a lip that opens under overpressure conditions inside the housing. To allow any water that has penetrated to flow away, the housing is mounted vertically, with the pressure-relief device disposed at the bottom.

Abstract: A constant velocity universal joint includes an outer joint member in which at least one end portion is open, an inner joint member for transmitting torque together with the outer joint member through balls under a state in which angular displacement is allowed, and a boot for closing an opening portion of the outer joint member. The boot has a small diameter end portion fitted onto a shaft extending from the inner joint member, a lip portion abutting on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft, and a ventilation groove for establishing communication between an inside and an outside of the boot. The lip portion and the ventilation groove are formed in an inner peripheral surface of the small diameter end portion of the boot.

Abstract: A sealed, single row angular contact ball bearing which has a seal arranged at both axial ends in a region of the rims. One bearing ring has on both sides one receiving opening for the sealing lip carrier and the associated other bearing ring has on both sides one sealing face for the sealing lip. The rims are coordinated with one another in such a way that receiving openings and sealing faces lie in one plane at the same radial spacing from a bearing axis. It is ensured in this way that the same seal can be used for sealing the angular contact ball bearing of generic configuration on both sides.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for a shaft includes a sealing component, a first ring, a second ring, and at least one energizer. The first ring is annularly disposed about the shaft, the first ring having at least one first protuberance interfittable with the sealing component. The second ring is annularly disposed about the shaft in facing opposition to the first ring, the second ring having at least one second protuberance interfittable with the sealing component. The at least one energizer energizes the seal component, the at least one energizer being adjacent the at least one first protuberance or the at least one second protuberance.

Abstract: A check seal (53) for discharging working oil scraped off a piston rod (3) by an oil lip (52b) into an oil pool (A) of a hydraulic shock absorber to an oil reservoir (R) is disposed on the outside of the oil pool (A). The check seal (53) comprises an annular seat surface (4d) and an annular lip (53a) seated resiliently on the seat surface (4d). The annular seat surface (4d) comprises an annular main rib (11) and an annular inner rib (12), both of which project toward the annular lip (53a), such that an annular groove (21) is formed between the main rib (11) and the inner rib (12). By providing a pressure introducing passage (12a) to introduce a pressure inside the inner rib (12) to the annular groove (21), the check seal (53) exhibits a high working oil discharging performance and a high working oil sealing performance.

Abstract: A plug to hermetically seal an aperture in a sheetmetal, or in the floor of a vehicle, comprising, a cap covering the aperture and comprising an external, circumferential flange resting on one side of the sheetmetal or of the floor and fitted with a first circumferential seal, an affixation portion entering said aperture and, a second circumferential seal configured at the cap or at the affixation portion and being a distance from the first seal and resting against the sheetmetal or the said floor, a cavity being subtended by the sheetmetal or said floor, the two seals and at least one wall of the plug, where said plug, includes a pressure-compensating chamber, which communicates with the cavity and, which compensates a change in pressure, caused by a change in temperature, inside the cavity, by changing the volume of the pressure-compensating chamber.

Abstract: A ball valve seat arrangement is provided that permits relief of cavity pressure. The arrangement includes a valve body for receiving a resilient annular seat. First passages in the seat provide communication between the valve cavity, and a space formed between the seat and the valve body. When the cavity pressure reaches a certain level, a sealing point between the seat and the valve body is lost. Communication is thereby provided between the space and the valve passage to achieve cavity pressure relief.

Abstract: A universal joint bush for a universal joint of a universal joint shaft. In order to seal an annular gap, which is produced between the journal and the universal joint bush, a sealing ring is provided which encloses radially outwardly directed sealing lips. During assembly of the universal joint bush on the journal, the sealing lips, which are connected directly or indirectly to a radially inwardly directed rim of the universal joint bush, make a venting means possible, through which the air which is enclosed in the inner space of the universal joint bush can escape.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint and a boot for a constant velocity joint are disclosed. The boot generally includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is in fluid communication with a joint chamber of the constant velocity joint. The first channel is also in communication with the second channel and generally allows airflow therethrough while resisting clogs from lubricant. Additionally, the second channel generally allows airflow therethrough to the atmosphere while resisting passage of foreign contaminants therethrough.

Abstract: A joint enclosure apparatus includes a dust boot having an opening and a rim located adjacent to the opening, a flexible flap formed as a portion of the rim, and at least one grease relief passage located on an outer surface of the dust boot adjacent to the flexible flap. The dust boot is useful for use in a ball joint assembly which includes a ball stud having a shank portion and a ball portion; a housing adapted to receive the ball portion in articulatable engagement in a ball stud exit end; a dust boot having a shank opening in sealing engagement with the shank portion and a housing opening in sealing engagement with the housing at the ball stud exit end and a rim adjacent to the shank opening; a flexible flap formed as a portion of the rim; and at least one grease relief passage located on an outer surface of the dust boot adjacent to the flexible flap. The grease relief passage may comprise a rib or a recessed channel.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel dual-membered suctional gasket which has a reliable function to fit and fix the gasket to an object to be sealed, and also provides an effective suction effect and air venting function. For that purpose, the gasket which has a function to prevent fluid from leaking when compressed, comprises an inner sealing member 1 and outer sealing member 2 arranged on a surface perpendicular to a compressing direction; and a plurality of connecting members 3 for connecting and fixing the inner sealing member 1 and the outer sealing member 2 together. Suction cup structures are formed, when a proper amount of air closed between the inner sealing member and the outer sealing member is vented from the inner sealing member, the outer sealing member or the both sealing members by compressing the dual-membered gasket.

Abstract: Water-tight battery powered appliances, for example personal care appliances such as razors and toothbrushes, are provided. The appliances include a housing having a seal that allows gases, e.g., hydrogen, to vent from the appliance without allowing water to enter.

Abstract: An adjusting system of a motor vehicle for the adjustment of a locking piece is disclosed. The locking piece may be arranged to close a motor vehicle opening. The adjusting system includes a first and second casing extending oblong-wise in a length-wise direction. The second casing has a smaller cross section than the first and is arranged within the first casing so as to be adjustable in the length-wise direction. Sealing elements are arranged on the casings to protect them against humidity and soiling. A pressure compensation opening is also included and is arranged to compensate for pressure between a casing interior space and a casing environment.

Abstract: Self relieving seals of this invention comprise an elastomeric seal body having a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface for contact with respective drill bit sealing surfaces. The seal includes a pair of external surfaces that each extend along the seal body between the first and second sealing surfaces. The seal includes one or more relief ports that are disposed through the seal body and that have openings through each of the seal body external surfaces. The relief port can be specially configured, e.g., have different diameter sections of constant or variable dimensions, to provide a degree of control over pressure equalization through the seal body when the seal is loaded within the drill bit. The seal may include an element, e.g., solid, tubular, or porous, disposed within the relief port to provide a further desired degree of control over pressure equalization through the seal when the seal is loaded within the drill bit.

Abstract: A gas-permeable plug is adapted to be inserted in an insertion hole formed through a part of a casing in an inward-outward direction. The gas-permeable plug has a plug body and a permeable sheet including therein countless minute permeable pores. The plug body is injection molded from a material having rubber-like elasticity and the permeable sheet is integrally bonded to a sheet bonding portion by an anchor operation such that when the plug body is injection molded, at the sheet bonding portion, a part of a heat-melted liquid resin enters the minute permeable pores and/or the permeable gaps in irregular directions by the injection molding pressure and is solidified.

Abstract: Self relieving seals of this invention comprise an elastomeric seal body having a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface for contact with respective drill bit sealing surfaces. The seal includes a pair of external surfaces that each extend along the seal body between the first and second sealing surfaces. The seal includes one or more relief ports that are disposed through the seal body and that have openings through each of the seal body external surfaces. The relief port can be specially configured, e.g., have different diameter sections of constant or variable dimensions, to provide a degree of control over pressure equalization through the seal body when the seal is loaded within the drill bit. The seal may include an element, e.g., solid, tubular, or porous, disposed within the relief port to provide a further desired degree of control over pressure equalization through the seal when the seal is loaded within the drill bit.

Abstract: The annular sealing cup with axis ?, a so-called replenishment cup, which is intended to be positioned between a hydraulic cylinder and piston and which has a <<U>> axial section and has application to braking circuits comprises: a static branch (10) defining a static sealing annular lip, a dynamic branch (12) defining a dynamic sealing annular lip, and a core (14) connecting the static (10) and dynamic (12) branches and defining a annular bead (15) opposite the lips. According to the invention, the cup is characterized in that the connecting surface (24) between the static branch (10) and the core (14), located opposite the bead (15), has a concave shape corresponding to a local reduction in the thicknesses of the static branch (10) and of the core (14) at the connecting region between the static lip and the core (14), so as to define a rotation area (21).

Abstract: A circular seal (19) for the end face of a substantially cylindrical canister, the seal (19) having a substantially rectangular cross-section, and a recess (21) in one side thereof to reduce the area of said cross-section. In use the recessed area (21) of the seal (19) constitutes a weakened portion which will blow out elastically to relieve excess pressure.

Abstract: A uniform coupling comprises a torque transmitting unit; first and second shafts that are connected through the torque transmitting unit; a boot covering the torque transmitting unit and having a first end connected to the first shaft and a second end connected to the second shaft, the second end being formed into a cylindrical wall that is tightly disposed on a cylindrical portion of the second shaft and has an axially leading end; a boot cover disposed on the cylindrical portion of the second shaft to cover the cylindrical wall leaving an annular space therebetween, the boot cover having an inside end surface that contacts the axially leading end of the cylindrical wall; and an air bleeding passage that communicates the inside of the boot with the outside of the same. The air bleeding passage includes a groove formed in an inner surface of the cylindrical wall and a passage that is defined between the axially leading end of the cylindrical wall and the inside end surface of the boot cover.

Abstract: A middle portion 62 of a fitting portion 52A of a boot 52 for a universal joint is fastened to a flange-like portion 72 of a member to which the boot is attached and a front end portion 63 to which communicating paths 61A to 63A of the boot 52 are opened is faced to a small diameter periphery portion 73 following one side of the flange-like portion 72 of the member to which the boot is attached.

Abstract: Self relieving seals of this invention comprise an elastomeric seal body having a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface for contact with respective drill bit sealing surfaces. The seal includes a pair of external surfaces that each extend along the seal body between the first and second sealing surfaces. The seal includes one or more relief ports that are disposed through the seal body and that have openings through each of the seal body external surfaces. The relief port can be specially configured, e.g., have different diameter sections of constant or variable dimensions, to provide a degree of control over pressure equalization through the seal body when the seal is loaded within the drill bit. The seal may include an element, e.g., solid, tubular, or porous, disposed within the relief port to provide a further desired degree of control over pressure equalization through the seal when the seal is loaded within the drill bit.

Abstract: A non-return valve having a circumferential face and a channel with a mouth at one end of the channel and located in a groove having circumferential edges which are adjustable and fixable relative to each other and a valve comprising a O-ring manufactured of an elastic material for releasing the mouth at a predetermined pressure in the channel.

Abstract: A structure is disclosed for preventing water or the like from intruding in a boot for a universal joint which includes: a communication passage for communicating inner and outer portions of the boot, the communication passage being provided in an end surface of a fitting portion of the boot sealing a connecting space of the universal joint to a member to be mounted at a time of fitting and attaching one end portion of the boot to the member to be mounted, wherein a protruding shielding portion opposing to the end surface of the fitting portion is provided in a close attached portion of the end surface of the fitting portion of the boot in the member to be mounted.

Abstract: A protective cover which is generally in the form of a flexible bellows construction secured at each end by collars in order to define an interior space includes vent means. Thus, when the cover is deformed, the volume within the interior is altered by aspiration or evacuation through the vent means. The vent means includes a vent element in order to allow air or fluid transfer into and out of the interior but prevent ingress of contaminants such as grit and water to the interior.

Abstract: A boot for a universal joint is constructed by a boot body and a boot adapter. The one end of the boot is fitted on a propeller inner shaft via its one-end fitting portion and the other end of the boot is fitted on the outer race of the universal joint via its other-end fitting portion, thereby substantially covering the universal joint. The foregoing one-end fitting portion has an annular lip portion at its end portion. Passages for flowing air are formed on the one-end fitting portion and its annular lip portion, respectively. The passages communicate with each other through an annular partial passage between both passages. The existence of the annular partial passage increases the flowing resistance of air between the inside and the outside of the boot to reduce the pressure fluctuation in the boot and to improve the effectiveness in preventing splashed water or muddy water from intruding into the boot along with the suction of air.

Abstract: A compact fuel control valve is presented where a hydraulic manifold is used as both a valve bonnet and an actuator seat for the valve actuator. The valve body has a fuel inlet, a fuel outlet and a metering plug opening. A metering plug guide mounted within the metering plug opening and attached to the hydraulic manifold forms a thermal barrier between the valve body and the hydraulic manifold to protect lower temperature components from high temperature gaseous fluids. A valve metering plug is directly coupled to the valve actuator piston. The hydraulic manifold maintains barriers between the hydraulics and the gaseous fuel with redundant seals and leakage paths. An intermediate vent within the hydraulic manifold routed to atmosphere further maintains physical separation of the gas and hydraulic system.

Abstract: A drill bit for use in a borehole at least partially containing drilling fluid includes a bit body having at least two bit components, including at least one leg, the leg having a journal segment, and a roller cone rotatably mounted upon the journal segment and forming at least one bearing cavity therebetween. Also included is an annular primary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone, an annular secondary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone and between the annular primary seal and the borehole and an annular space disposed between the annular primary seal and the annular secondary seal, the annular space at least partially containing fluid and being in substantially absolute fluid isolation from the bearing cavity and a conduit for permitting the flow of fluid from the annular space to the borehole. The annular secondary seal may be primarily elastomeric and the means for permitting the flow of fluid may further permit the flow of fluid from the borehole to the annular space.

Abstract: A drill bit for use in a borehole at least partially containing drilling fluid includes a bit body having at least two bit components, including at least one leg, the leg having a journal segment, and a roller cone rotatably mounted upon the journal segment and forming at least one bearing cavity therebetween. Also included is an annular primary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone, an annular secondary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone and between the annular primary seal and the borehole and an annular space disposed between the annular primary seal and the annular secondary seal, the annular space at least partially containing fluid and being in substantially absolute fluid isolation from the bearing cavity and a conduit for permitting the flow of fluid from the annular space to the borehole. The annular secondary seal may be primarily elastomeric and a passage for permitting the flow of fluid may further permit the flow of fluid from the borehole to the annular space.

Abstract: A buffer seal adapted for use in a seal assembly including at least a primary seal, the seal assembly being adapted to provide a fluid seal between two relatively moving machine elements, such as a piston or rod of a first machine element moving within a cylindrical bore of a second machine element. The buffer seal comprises a sealing element and a resiliently deformable biasing element. The material, shape, and/or volume of the biasing element are selected to provide a desired biasing force sufficient to maintain a surface of the sealing element in sealing contact with a surface of the first machine element and to simultaneously maintain another surface of the sealing element in sealing contact with a surface of the second machine element. In one embodiment, the buffer seal may be configured such that axial movement and tilting of the buffer seal within its associated gland are substantially eliminated.

Abstract: A seal arrangement provides a seal between a bore and a rod movable in the bore with a gap formed between the bore and the rod. The seal arrangement includes a floating elastomeric sealing ring which is accommodated in a circumferential groove around the rod. The sealing ring sealingly engages the wall of the bore. An annular resilient biasing device is also accommodated in the groove. The biasing device acts between one wall of the groove and the sealing ring to urge the sealing ring against an opposing wall of the groove. In addition, the biasing device is configured to allow passage of fluid past the biasing device between a region of the groove disposed radially inwardly of the sealing ring and the gap between the rod and the bore on the side of the sealing ring opposite the opposing wall. The biasing device has, at least at some circumferential positions therearound, a cross-sectional profile that reduces in radial width towards one wall of the groove.

Abstract: A drill bit for use in a borehole at least partially containing drilling fluid includes a bit body having at least two bit components, including at least one leg, the leg having a journal segment, and a roller cone rotatably mounted upon the journal segment and forming at least one bearing cavity therebetween. Also included is an annular primary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone, an annular secondary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone and between the annular primary seal and the borehole and an annular space disposed between the annular primary seal and the annular secondary seal, the annular space at least partially containing fluid and being in substantially absolute fluid isolation from the bearing cavity and means for permitting the flow of fluid from the annular space to the borehole. The annular secondary seal may be primarily elastomeric and the means for permitting the flow of fluid may further permit the flow of fluid from the borehole to the annular space.

Abstract: A sealed rolling bearing in which a rolling member is disposed in a bearing space formed between an outer race and an inner race to rotate the outer race and the inner race relatively to each other, and rotation seal members are disposed at both ends of the bearing space in the axial direction thereof while a stationary seal member is disposed on the side of the inner race, thereby sealing the bearing space. The bearing is provided with a vent on the side of the inner race for approximating a fluid pressure in the bearing space to an outside fluid pressure by causing the inside of the bearing space to communicate with the outside when the state of fluid in the bearing space and state of the outside fluid have a predetermined relationship.

Abstract: A seal structure of the present invention is composed of a sliding member 2, a supporting member 1 which stores the sliding member 2 slidably, and a seal ring 5 provided between the sliding member 2 and the supporting member 1. The seal ring 5 is formed by a lip section 10 on which a pressure of a hydraulic operating fluid acts and a heel section 11 for supporting a working pressure. Since the seal structure is such that an annular pressure receiving area between an inner circumference and an outer circumference of the lip section 10 is smaller than an annular supporting area between an inner circumference and an outer circumference of the heel section 11, a pressure which acts on the seal ring 5 is reduced and deformation to a sliding surface side of the heel section 11 is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved assembly for rotating and sealing a centrifugal dryer and a dryer including such a sealing assembly. A seal according to the present invention includes an end cap supporting a bearing that in turn rotationally supports a rotor. The end cap has an attachment portion and a seal ring including a groove receiving a v-ring seal that sealingly engages the stub shaft attached to the dryer rotor. The seal ring defines a drain cavity having at least one drain port out of which any fluid that infiltrates past the v-ring seal can drain from the end cap. The drain port is disposed at a lower level than the v-ring seal and the grease seal so that fluid can drain away without accumulating and infiltrating past the bearing grease seal and into the bearing compartment formed between the end cap and rotor the stub shaft.

Abstract: A drill bit for use in a borehole at least partially containing drilling fluid includes a bit body having at least two bit components, including at least one leg, the leg having a journal segment, and a roller cone rotatably mounted upon the journal segment and forming at least one bearing cavity therebetween. Also included is an annular primary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone and an annular secondary seal disposed between the leg and the roller cone and between the annular primary seal and the borehole. An annular space is defined between the annular primary seal and the annular secondary seal, the annular space at least partially containing fluid and being in substantially absolute fluid isolation from the bearing cavity. The seals are configured to allow the passage of a fluid from the annular space to the borehole. The annular secondary seal may be primarily elastomeric and a passage for fluid from the borehole to the annular space can be included.

Abstract: The clutch release device comprises an outer body (32), a mock cavity (36) that is radially defined on the outside by an outer tube (68) comprising a liquid feed inlet (42) for a chamber (36) that is joined to a feed pipe which communicates with a bore hole (72) pertaining to the outer body (32), whereby the orientation thereof is generally radial and the location thereof is opposite an feed inlet (42) for the outer tube, via an added tight tubular element (79) that is mounted in the bore hole (70); the radially outer end (102) of the tubular element (78) is also mock and the feed duct (26) is connected to a hole (100) in the outer body (32, 94) that discharges transversally into the bore hole (72) to the right of a passage (108) that is formed in the wall (106) of the tight tubular element (78).

Abstract: A centrifugal pump with a floating ring seal (34) provided in a sealing chamber (32) for pumped fluid and web-like flat pieces arranged in the sealing area (32) between the outer wall and the floating ring seal (34) extending in a longitudinal section approximately parallel to the pump shaft (14). At least one closable ventilation opening (47) is arranged in the head area of the sealing chamber (32), in addition to one blade-like flat piece (60, 60a) which is disposed on the peripheral wall (48) on both sides of the ventilation opening (47). From a cross-sectional point of view, both flat pieces (60, 60a) are inclined towards each other and define an antechamber with a slit (70) which is parallel to the pump shaft (14) at a distance from the peripheral wall. Preferably, the blade-like flat pieces (60, 60a) are fixed to the radial wall (55) and the free blade edge parallel thereto defines a radial slit with the other radial wall.

Abstract: A receiving recess groove for a waterproof member is formed on a separation surface of a bottom portion in a unit case of a vertical-split type constituted by at least two case members having the separation surface, along the separation surface. A rod-like waterproof member having an elasticity is received within the receiving recess groove in a compressed state. Then, in the unit case, a storage gap positioned in an inner wall surface side of the unit case among gaps with respect to the waterproof member within the receiving recess groove and through which a water enters from the inner portion of the unit case, and a communicating portion for communicating with the inner portion of the unit case are respectively provided at both end portions of the receiving recess groove.

Abstract: A tool for installing a boot seal assembly having a boot seal and a clamp structure. The boot seal is formed from a resilient elastomeric material and includes a sealing lip and an annular groove. The clamp structure is disposed in the annular groove and is positionable between an uncompressed state and a compressed state. Placement of the clamp structure in the compressed state causes a radially directed clamp force to be exerted onto the boot seal to bring the sealing lip into contact with a sealing surface of a structure to be sealed. The tool includes a clip structure coupled to at least one of the boot seal and the clamp structure. The clip structure includes an axially projecting portion that extends radially inward of and axially across the sealing lip.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic seal efficiently protects an interior cavity of an enclosure from external elements. The seal has an upper portion having a recess formed in a center section of the upper portion. A lower portion, having a raised portion, abuts the upper portion and forms a passage between the two portions. The passage between the upper and lower portions is reduced in area along the recessed and raised portions. When air with water and/or dust passes through the passage, a velocity and pressure change occurs, thereby the water and/or dust is deposited in a channel. The water and/or dust flows along the channel and is exhausted to an external so that the water and/or dust is prevented from entering the interior cavity of the enclosure.

Abstract: A bidirectional metal-to-metal seal of material composition with low modulus of elasticity and yield strength which is gall resistant and designed to seal against fluid pressure in the annulus between concentric cylindrical members. The seal comprises an annular body of U-shape and radial cross section with an annular base and a pair of coaxial sealing lips integral therewith. An annular bridge of similar composition is inserted in the gap between the sealing lips and fluid pressure in the annulus is cemented to the gap by recesses in the inner wall of one of the sealing lips. The exterior surface of the one lip is provided with a pair of axially spaced circumferential flanges, the radial extremities of which provide annular sealing surfaces.

Abstract: A fluid pressure relief seal for preventing the ingress of fluid into a container and for venting fluid from the container is disclosed. The fluid pressure relief seal works in conjunction with a container having a receptacle and a lid. The receptacle has a mouth and at least one aperture in the receptacle for venting fluid from the container, while the lid covers the mouth and is engagable with the receptacle. The fluid pressure relief seal comprises a fluid-impermeable washer elastically stretched over an exterior of the receptacle and compressed between the lid and the receptacle when the lid and receptacle are engaged to prevent the passage of fluid into or out of the container. The fluid pressure relief seal also comprises a fluid-impermeable lip seamlessly molded with the washer and elastically stretched over the exterior of the receptacle and apertures in the receptacle for venting fluid from the container.

Abstract: A sealing device (4) is provided for sealing between a first member (1) and a second member (2) and comprises a first sealing element (10), provided on the first member and extending thereabout towards the second member, and a second sealing element (20), provided on the second member and extending towards the first member without direct contact with the first sealing element (10). The first sealing element (10) comprises a first flange member (12) extending towards the first member (1) forming a first chamber (13) and the second sealing element (20) comprises a second flange member (22) extending towards the second member (2) and forming a second chamber (23). The flange members (12, 22) are provided overlapping each other in such a manner that the first flange member (12) extends in the second chamber (23) and the second flange member (22) extends in the first chamber (13).