Seal assembly with deflecting runner mount assembly
US11415225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3496
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal assembly is disclosed for sealing a higher pressure fluid cavity from a lower pressure fluid cavity. The seal assembly comprises a runner mounting assembly, a circumferential ceramic runner carried by the runner mount assembly, and a carbon seal ring sealingly engaged to the runner. The runner mount assembly comprises an annular central junction portion radially spaced from the shaft, a pair of shaft engaging flanges, and a pair of runner engaging flanges. The runner is radially positioned between the runner engaging flanges of the runner mount assembly and the carbon seal ring.
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