Fiber reinforced valve seal
US12359738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K15/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve component utilized in a fluid end assembly of a high pressure reciprocating pump includes a valve body and a sealing element. The valve body defines a recess configured to receive the sealing element. The sealing element is composed of a fiber reinforced material. The valve component is configured to be disposed in a closed position with respect to a valve seat such that a sealing surface of the sealing element engages with a corresponding sealing surface of the valve seat in the closed position.
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