Protection device (1) for an encoder (2) in a rolling bearing
(3) presenting an outer race (5) which is arranged in contact against
a fixed support (6), the device being interposed between the encoder (2)
itself and a reading sensor (17) which is supported by the support (6)
itself, and being provided with: a fixing race (18) which is shrink fit
onto the outer race (5) of the bearing (3) and frontally to a shoulder
(15) of the support (6); a protection shield (19) which extends
from the fixing race (18) towards an inner race (4) of the bearing
(3) in a position which is frontal to both the encoder (2) and the
sensor (17); and a sealing element (30), which is integral to the
fixing race (18) and the shoulder (15) for the static waterproofing
of the support (6).
