Sealing means for a shaft bearing

The element (7) is made of polyamide and is designed as a bridge (9) with two wing-shaped extensions (11) used in order to be clipped into the space between the crankshaft (1) and the bearing shell carrying element (8). A small pocket contains oil to be used as the minimal amount required for starting an engine not run for some time. Several small pins (10), protruding from the lower end of the bridge (9), facilitate a safe positioning above the oil sump (12).