Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to seal rings useful in rotating systems such as automobile transmissions, torque converters and automatic clutches. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a seal ring in which the first end includes a platform in a radially inward portion of each lateral region thereof, and a vertically-extending blade in a radially outward portion of its central region; and the second end of the seal ring has two vertically extending fingers in a radially outward portion of each lateral region thereof, and a platform in a radially inward portion of its central region. When the ends are engaged, a portion of the extension of the blade is disposed radially directly over the central platform, a portion of each finger is disposed radially directly over a lateral platform, and the blade of the central region of the first end is disposed between the fingers.

Abstract: A seal assembly can include a shaft housing, a shaft disposed in the shaft housing, and a seal mechanism disposed in a circumferential groove of the shaft. The seal mechanism can include an annular seal having a hydrostatic pocket at its outer diameter. The seal mechanism can be free of a secondary seal element disposed between a wall of the circumferential groove and the annular seal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to seal rings useful in rotating systems such as automobile transmissions, torque converters and automatic clutches. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a seal ring in which the first end includes a platform in a radially inward portion of each lateral region thereof, and a vertically-extending blade in a radially outward portion of its central region; and the second end of the seal ring has two vertically extending fingers in a radially outward portion of each lateral region thereof, and a platform in a radially inward portion of its central region. When the ends are engaged, a portion of the extension of the blade is disposed radially directly over the central platform, a portion of each finger is disposed radially directly over a lateral platform, and the blade of the central region of the first end is disposed between the fingers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to seal rings useful in oil-lubricated systems such as automobile transmissions, torque converters and automatic clutches. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides an injection molded seal ring comprising a circular ring body extending between a first end and a second end engageable with the first end, the circular ring body including an inner circumferential face; an outer circumferential face; a first lateral face; a second lateral face opposing the first lateral face; a recess formed in the outer circumferential face, the recess not extending to both the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge of the outer circumferential face; and an injection molding gate vestige disposed in the recess, the injection molding gate vestige not extending beyond the outer circumferential face.

Abstract: A seal assembly can include a shaft housing, a shaft disposed in the shaft housing, and a seal mechanism disposed in a circumferential groove of the shaft. The seal mechanism can include an annular seal having a hydrostatic pocket at its outer diameter. The seal mechanism can be free of a secondary seal element disposed between a wall of the circumferential groove and the annular seal.

Abstract: A seal ring including a body having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a first side surface, and a tab extending from the body and adapted to prevent rotation of the seal ring relative to a component receiving the tab, wherein the tab extends radially inward beyond the inner surface and axially beyond the first side surface. In an embodiment, the seal ring further includes a relief portion adapted to accommodate a tab of an adjacent sealing ring such that the first side surface of a seal ring directly contacts the second side surface of the adjacent seal ring. In an embodiment, the tab locks the seal ring from rotational movement in relation to a first component.

Abstract: A seal ring including a body having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a first side surface, and a tab extending from the body and adapted to prevent rotation of the seal ring relative to a component receiving the tab, wherein the tab extends radially inward beyond the inner surface and axially beyond the first side surface. In an embodiment, the seal ring further includes a relief portion adapted to accommodate a tab of an adjacent sealing ring such that the first side surface of a seal ring directly contacts the second side surface of the adjacent seal ring. In an embodiment, the tab locks the seal ring from rotational movement in relation to a first component.