Patent ID: 6113106
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: F04D,F16J

Abstract:
A mechanical face seal for use in a pump, said seal including:a seal head assembly;a seal seat assembly opposite and in contact with said seal head assembly;said seal head assembly including a first and a second gimbal pad, a boot member, a spring seat secured to said boot member, an insert member secured to said boot member, a seal washer in contact with said boot member and said insert member, a spring engaged between said spring seat and said insert member;said seal seat assembly including a grommet, a seal seat secured within said grommet, said seal seat in constant contact with said seal washer;a retainer ring which axially locates said seal seat assembly with respect to said seal head assembly; anda gimbal ring engaging said first and second gimbal pad, said gimbal ring will continually adjust to misalignments of the pump and the seal assemblies.