Plug seal
US4238048A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/19
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plug seal for sealing a housing which has a hardness at least slightly less than the hardness of the plug seal is disclosed wherein the plug has a predetermined geometric shape and has first and second portions having corresponding first and second perimeters, the second perimeter being greater than the first perimeter, and the plug has a groove wherein as the plug is inserted into the housing the second portion of the plug will force a portion of the housing into the groove for providing a fluid tight fit.
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