Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between relatively movable parts – Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
Patent
1983-03-21
1985-07-09
Smith, Robert I.
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between relatively movable parts
Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
277 25, 277 80, 308 10, F16J 1542, F16J 1556
Patent
active
045278024
ABSTRACT:
A magnetic/centrifugal-fluid seal is characterized by a common region serving as both the magnetic gap for the magnetic seal and a fluid-receiving pool for the centrifugal seal. A magnetically permeable annular rotating member extends radially into an annular space defined by a magnetically permeable stationary member to form an annular space of U-shaped cross-section between the members. A closed magnetic circuit is established through the members and the space, which space thereby acts as a magnetic gap to retain the fluid therein when the rotating member is at rest or rotated at low speeds. The common region also retains the fluid when it is centrifugally pressurized during high speed rotation of the rotating member. The fluid remains substantially in the same location during speed-up and slow-down, thereby avoiding compromise of the seal during speed transitions. Recirculation and replacement of the fluid is achieved in conjunction with an injection port arranged to deliver fluid to the common region through the stationary member. A fluid reservoir includes a sight glass to permit viewing the fluid condition and level and is arranged to selectively deliver fluid to the inlet port by gravity feed. A pump in the recirculation path delivers recirculating fluid to the reservoir from a vent on the low pressure side of the seal.
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Gray Stanley
Wilcock Donald F.
Claeys Joseph V.
Helzer Charles W.
Mechanical Technology Incorporated
Smith Robert I.
Trausch III Arthur N.
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