Face sealing of rotating piston using loaded piston ring - involves forcing ring into contact with housing and 'O' ring

• Main Authors: CHIBA,KO, MARUYAMA,MASAYUKI, KOBAYASHI,DAISAKU
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; German
• Published: 21.08.1975
• Edition: 2
• Subjects: BLASTING; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; HEATING; LIGHTING; MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; ROTARY-PISTON OR OSCILLATING-PISTON MACHINES OR ENGINES; STEAM ENGINES; WEAPONS

The rotating piston moves eccentrically relative to a main housing surface and it is necessary to provide an efficient seal between inner and outer regions. A piston ring of hardened material is located with clearance in the groove in the piston. The piston ring is forced into contact with the housi...