Spring carrier and removable seal carrier

摘要

A seal assembly includes a seal support, a spring carrier, a plurality of springs, and a seal carrier. The spring carrier is connected to the seal support by a guide assembly. The plurality of springs are disposed between the seal support and the spring carrier. The seal carrier is connected to the spring carrier and is removable therefrom.

主权项

1. A seal assembly comprising:
a seal carrier; a carbon face seal directly press fit into an opening or groove of the seal carrier; a spring carrier, wherein the seal carrier is removably connected to the spring carrier; a support to which the spring carrier is connected; and a plurality of springs extending between the support and the spring carrier such that the spring carrier is biased by the plurality of springs, and wherein the springs can remain engaged to both the support and the spring carrier when the seal carrier is removed from the spring carrier.