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Mechanical seal

US11402023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2019
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/3496
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical seal capable of preventing charge accumulation on a rotary shaft includes a fixed sealing element which is held at an inner periphery of housing members of machines to be installed and has at least a fixed seal ring, and a rotating sealing element which is held at an outer periphery of a rotary shaft rotatably supported in the housing members and has at least a rotating seal ring. A conductive element is provided between the fixed sealing element 10 and the rotary shaft or a rotary shaft member fixed to the rotary shaft.

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