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Stern tube seal device
Assignee: Eagle Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1984-03-26
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2004-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A stern tube seal device wherein an annular case member is arranged in the outer periphery of a shaft, a mechanical seal is arranged in a gap therebetween and at a position at the side of the ship, a limited leaking type seal is arranged at a position at the side of sea water, and pressure fluid is fed in the intermediate between both the seal members to enhance a sealing effect by pressure of the pressure fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenichiro Ishitani
- 👤 Eiichi Kawamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/002; F16J15/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A stern tube seal device characterized in that an annular case member is arranged in the outer periphery of a shaft, a mechanical seal for sealing a portion between said case member and the peripheral surface of the shaft is disposed at a position closer to the ship in the inner periphery of said case member, an annular recess portion is formed externally of the ship of said mechanical seal in the inner peripheral surface of said case member, a limited leaking type seal in sliding relation with the peripheral surface of the shaft is fitted into said annular recess portion, and a pressure fluid feed line, which is open to an annular space between said limited leaking type seal and said mechanical seal is feed pressure fluid, is provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A stern tube seal device characterized in that an annular case member is arranged in the outer periphery of a shaft, a mechanical seal for sealing a portion between said case member and the peripheral surface of the shaft is disposed at a position closer to the ship in the inner periphery of said case member, an annular recess portion is formed externally of the ship of said mechanical seal in the inner peripheral surface of said case member, a limited leaking type seal in sliding relation with the peripheral surface of the shaft is fitted into said annular recess portion, and a pressure fluid feed line, which is open to an annular space between said limited leaking type seal and said mechanical seal is feed pressure fluid, is provided.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-13 | 1988-05-14 | 1988-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-13 | 1992-05-14 | 1992-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-13 | 1996-05-14 | 1996-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |