Seal mechanism for load port doors
US12297691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/022
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure describes devices and systems for a seal, and methods for using said seal. A seal includes a base portion configured to couple to a groove formed by a first surface of a first component. The base portion includes a notch in a bottom side of the base portion configured to cause the base portion to laterally flex responsive to an installation force. The seal further includes a sealing portion extending from the base portion. The sealing portion is configured to create an airtight seal between the first component and a sealing surface of a second component responsive to an application of a threshold sealing force against the sealing portion.
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