US Patent:
20120319355, Dec 20, 2012
Inventors:
Michael R. Blewett - Stillman Valley IL, US
Roger D. Brekhus - Rockford IL, US
Assignee:
HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION - Windsor Locks CT
International Classification:
F16J 15/34
Abstract:
A mechanical seal includes a seal cartridge and a removal formation. The seal cartridge includes an outer cylindrical surface, an inner cylindrical surface concentric to the outer cylindrical surface, and a ring surface connecting the outer cylindrical surface and the inner cylindrical surface to define an inner cavity interior to the seal cartridge. The removal formation is arranged on the ring surface, and includes a first surface proximate the ring surface, an indentation feature proximate the first surface, and a seal puller feature proximate the indentation feature defining a channel configured to allow application of removal forces to the seal cartridge.