Annular seal having a garter spring for establishing a minimum interior diameter and seal plug including the seal
US11104489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D88/76
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An annular seal element includes a seal body having a radially inner surface and at least one seal lip extending radially outward from the seal body. There is an open, radially inwardly facing circumferential channel in the radially inner surface and a garter spring is disposed entirely within the circumferential channel. Also, a seal plug including the annular seal element.
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