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Rotary seal for vacuum and pressure systems

US4114903A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1977
Grant dateSep 19, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 15, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/913
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary seal device for pressurized gas and vacuum pumping systems comprising an annular member coaxially mounted on the end of a hollow rotary shaft and having a spring-loaded carbon face pressing against a ceramic disc secured in coaxial alignment with the end of a stationary pipe fitting within a housing member having a threaded end cap for adjusting the pressure between the carbon face and ceramic disc.

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