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Seal having undulating seal component and systems, assemblies, and methods thereof

US11261973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2020
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/05
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing comprises a seal portion and a plate portion fixed to the seal portion. The seal portion can have an undulating configuration of at least one peak and at least one valley, and the plate portion can circumferentially surround the seal portion. The seal portion can be made of a first material and the plate portion can be made of a second material more rigid than the first material. The seal portion can have a radially inward facing contact surface that defines a central opening of the sealing.

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