Seal configuration to prevent damage from explosive decompression
US11371639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L21/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal assembly for an air conditioning system includes an annular inner seal member and an annular outer seal member coupled to the inner seal member. The outer seal member has a first recess formed in a first surface thereof. The first recess transitions between a substantially closed configuration when the outer seal member is compressed and a substantially open configuration when the outer seal member is decompressed.
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