The present invention is directed to a resilient, annular, metallic seal member having a generally “j” shaped cross-section. The annular, metallic seal member includes a first end portion having a first distal end, a generally curled second end portion that extends to a second distal end, and a central body portion between and contiguous with the first and second end portions. The annular, metallic seal member has a first side and an opposite second side. The second end portion curls in a first direction in accordance with a predetermined radius such that the second distal end is located across from the first side of the annular, metallic seal member and the first and second distal ends do not face each other.
1. An annular axial seal consisting of:
a linear section consisting of opposite ends, a first side in a first plane and an opposite second side in a second plane, said second plane being parallel to said first plane;
a curled section contiguous with one of said ends of said linear section, said curled section curling in a first direction to a distal end, said curled section curling in said first direction In accordance with a predetermined radius and predetermined distance such that said distal end of said curled section is located directly across from said first side of said linear section;
said linear section and said curled section providing a “J” shaped cross-section; and
a tip portion contiguous with the opposite end of said linear section such that said linear section is between said tip portion and said curled section, said tip portion being slightly curved with respect to said linear section such that said tip portion breaks said first plane, said tip portion having an end that does not directly face said distal end of said curled section.
2. The annular axial seal according to claim 1 wherein said annular axial seal is metallic.