Patent ID: 6068263
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A split mechanical non-contacting face seal for providing fluid sealing between a housing and a rotating shaft, said seal comprisinga first seal ring having at least two split seal ring segments and a radially extending first seal face,a second seal ring having at least two split seal ring segments and a radially extending second seal face, said first and second seal faces being opposed to one another,one of said first seal ring and said second seal ring being connected to said rotating shaft to rotate therewith, the other of said first seal ring and said second seal ring being connected to said housing,means for introducing a fluid to said first seal face and said second seal face, and a resilient member positioned about said second seal ring to permit pivoting ofsaid second seal ring about said resilient member to maintain said first and second seal faces in co-planar alignment.