Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between relatively movable parts – Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
Patent
1992-12-16
1994-12-06
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between relatively movable parts
Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
277157, F16J 1534
Patent
active
053704037
ABSTRACT:
A non-contacting face seal for shafts rotating at high speeds with improved secondary sealing means for low axial drag forces. Secondary sealing means comprise an O-ring with a compliant spring element at its outer circumference.
Compliant spring provides a controlled radial force, which keeps the secondary seal in a more reliable sealing contact with the seal ring and the seal housing balance surface but avoids excessive radial forces, typical for secondary seal located between two machined cylindrical surfaces. Low axial drag forces due to secondary seal displacements are important for prevention of sealing face hang-up and consequent high leakage condition.
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Beres John L.
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Durametallic Corporation
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