Compliant mounting of an axial face seal assembly

摘要

A axial face seal assembly (40) includes first and second structures (24,36) rotatable relative to one another about an axis (A). A carrier (42) supports a seal (44) that engages the second structure (36). The carrier (42) is configured to move along the axis (A). First and second springs (52,54) operatively are arranged between the first structure (24) and the carrier (36). The first and second springs (52,54) are configured to bias the carrier (42) relative to the second structure (36) respectively in first and second directions along the axis (A) for providing a desired closing force on the second structure (36).