Segmented packing ring

A segmented packing ring comprising at least two annular segments (1) held together in circumferential direction by means of springs (3) in the assembled state whereby at each contact point (2) of adjacent annular segments (1) there is at least one separate tension spring (3) arranged between anchor elements (5) provided on both sides of said annular segments (1), whereby said anchor elements are provided in the area of the ends (4) of the annular segments (1), and whereby fastening of the tension springs (3) occurs respectively on one particular anchor element (5) for each end of the tension spring, and whereby said tension springs are provided with separate fastening elements in the area of both ends, wherein the fastening elements (6) at the end of the tension springs (3) are formed in one piece and connected to the coiled end sections (9) and the center piece (8) of the tension spring (3) by means straight wire sections (7), wherein the anchor elements (5) are formed as recesses (10) on the annular segments (1), and wherein said coiled end sections (9) of the tension spring (3) engage directly into said recesses.