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TEMPERATURE ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY

  • US 20100102518A1
  • Filed: 12/11/2009
  • Published: 04/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A seal assembly configured for sealing a dynamic shaft, the seal assembly comprising:

  • an elastic seal member disposable in sealing communication with the dynamic shaft;

    a coil spring disposed in contact with said elastic seal member and configured for applying a compressive force to said elastic seal member; and

    a shape memory alloy element configured for applying pressure to said coil spring to thereby augment said compressive force.

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