Self-guiding carbon seal system
US12163432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3448
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus has a first member, a shaft rotatable relative to the first member about an axis, and a seal system. The seal system has: a seal carried by the first member and having a seal face; and a seat carried by the shaft and having a seat face in sliding sealing engagement with the seal face. The seal system is a dry face seal system. The seat further includes a section having: an outer diameter surface encircled by the seal; and a rim.
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