Flexurally actuated self-sealing plunger apparatus
US11703014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/59
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for sealing such a gap may be a plunger seal which may include a flap arm comprising resilient sheets and a wall arm comprising resilient sheets. A proximal end portion of the flap arm may include a closeout seal coupled to the flap. A proximal end portion of the wall arm may include a plunger having a geometry corresponding to that of the closeout seal so the plunger may be matingly received by the closeout seal. When positioned in a gap, the plunger seal may exert a force to urge the flap arm towards the flap and to urge the wall arm and resilient sheet towards the structure to seal the gap.
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