Patent ID: 9359912
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: F01D,F02C,F05D,F16J

Claim Text:
1. A runner assembly for a circumferential seal assembly comprising: a runner defined about an axis, said runner having an inwardly extending runner mounting flange; a radially flexible clamp engaged with said inwardly extending mounting flange; an axial spring; and an axial retainer which traps said axial spring between said axial retainer and said runner, said runner, said radially flexible clamp, said axial spring, and said axial retainer being co-rotatable about said axis, wherein said axial retainer is radially inline with said runner and spaced from a radially inner surface of said runner such that there is a radial gap between said axial retainer and said radially inner surface of said runner permitting radial movement of said runner.