Patent ID: 6663109
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: F16J,Y10S

Abstract:
A fluid seal assembly, comprising:a first member having a circular hole passing therethrough; a second member having a circular outer perimeter, the second member being positioned such that a gap is present between the outer perimeter of the second member and an inner edge of the circular hole passing through the first member; a substantially planar first contacting member spanning across the gap, the first contacting member being attached to only one or the other of the first and second members; a plurality of support assemblies attached to the same member to which the first contacting member is attached, the support assemblies biasing the first contacting member against the member to which the contacting member is not attached; wherein each support assembly comprises: a biasing mechanism attached to the same member to which the first contacting member is attached; a pivot member attached to the same member to which the first contacting member is attached; and a sealing support assembly connected to the biasing mechanism and positioned to pivot about the pivot member, wherein the biasing mechanism biases the sealing support assembly against the second member.