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Tandem seal device

US8585060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2008
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/40
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical seal device for obtaining appropriate sliding properties under any conditions, such as a pressure of seal is low or high. Both first grooves 463 and second grooves 464 are formed on a sliding face 46 of a stationary ring 46. The first grooves which are not in communication externally and act for reducing contact resistance of a sliding face by a dynamic pressure action when a rotary shaft rotates, the second grooves act for reducing the contact resistance of the sliding face constantly by introducing a pressure from external. Thus, a mechanical seal device which is available to seal sealed fluid under an appropriate dry contact status wherein a sliding face load is reduced in any condition can be provided.

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