Rupture disc assembly
US12404743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K17/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a rupture disc assembly for use in making a temporary seal in a vessel such as a casing string. The rupture disc assembly may generally include (A) a rupture disc having a side surface having a shallow taper inward towards a bottom surface of the rupture disc (B) an actuating mechanism including (i) an outer sled having an inner supporting surface forming a taper complimentary to the shallow taper of the side surface, (ii) an inner sled disposed within the outer sled and having a support shoulder to support the bottom surface of the rupture disc and (iii) a securing mechanism and (C) a housing to house the rupture disc and actuating mechanism.
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