Seal arrangement with low drag seal gland
US12392411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3236
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal arrangement is provided having a first part with a seal gland, and a seal located in the seal gland. The seal has an outer sealing surface and an inner support surface that is supported on a bottom support surface of the seal gland. A second part having a sealing surface is provided against which the outer sealing surface of the seal is pressed. A relief area is formed in a portion of the bottom support surface of the seal gland, with the relief area being configured to receive a resiliently deflected portion of the inner support surface of the seal during assembly. A method of assembling a sealing arrangement is also provided.
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