Split mechanical face seal
US4576384A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3488
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A split mechanical face seal comprising a pair of seal rings each comprising split ring segments secured about the circumference by securing means; the rings are non-ridgedly supported in an axial direction by resilient support means; at least one of the support means comprises biasing means axially biasing the sealing surface of the rings together.
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