Borescope plug assembly
US11891903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/83
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A borescope plug assembly includes a housing, a plug, and a spring. The housing extends between a first housing end and a second housing end. The housing includes a plug aperture, an internal chamber, and a bayonet interface. The plug aperture is located at the second housing end. The internal chamber extends from the plug aperture toward the first housing end. The plug includes a shaft, a first sealing surface, and at least one tab. The shaft extends between a first shaft end and a second shaft end. The first sealing surface is disposed at the first shaft end. The at least one tab projects radially outward from the shaft. The plug extends through the plug aperture with the second shaft end and the at least one tab disposed within the internal chamber. The spring is positioned within the internal chamber between the first housing end and the at least one tab.
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