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Low friction drag seals

US4262915A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1979
Grant dateApr 21, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 30, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/944
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A low friction drag seal is provided for use between a housing and a linearly movable cylindrical member subject to fluid pressure in the form of an annular chamber surrounding the cylindrical member in one of the housing and cylindrical member, a generally right triangular cross section elastomer ring in said annular chamber surrounding said cylindrical member and in contact with a relatively movable surface on one of the cylinder and housing at an apex of said elastomer ring and a generally rigid back up ring having an inclined surface extending away from said relatively movable surface and in contact with the hypotenuse of the generally triangular member.

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