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Seal assembly for torque converter
US9010100B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9010100-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213460088-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Publication date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
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A seal assembly includes a seal carrier configured to be coupled to and rotate with a shaft. The seal carrier defines at least three annular recesses configured to receive annular seals. The seal assembly further includes at least three annular seals configured to provide a seal between the seal carrier and a non-rotating housing defining an inner surface having a circular cross-section. One of the at least three seals is received in each of the at least three annular recesses, and one of the at least three seals has a smaller cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of at least one of the other seals.
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What is claimed is: 1. A seal assembly comprising: a seal carrier configured to be coupled to and rotate with a shaft, the seal carrier defining at least three annular recesses configured to receive annular seals; and at least three annular seals configured to provide a seal between the seal carrier and a non-rotating housing defining an inner surface having a circular cross-section, wherein one of the at least three seals is received in each of the at least three annular rece…
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Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic
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Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic
Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9010100B2 cover?
- A seal assembly includes a seal carrier configured to be coupled to and rotate with a shaft. The seal carrier defines at least three annular recesses configured to receive annular seals. The seal assembly further includes at least three annular seals configured to provide a seal between the seal carrier and a non-rotating housing defining an inner surface having a circular cross-section. One of…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Walker Jason R, Mcintyre Cody A, Mcclure William M, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16J15/006. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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