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Piston sealing arrangement for a cryogenic refrigerator

US4432556A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1983
Grant dateFeb 21, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/91
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing arrangement for a rectilinear reciprocable piston within a cryoic refrigerator comprising a buffer defined by dual O-rings disposed around the circumference of the piston and containing pressurized gas of the same type as the refrigeration gas. The buffer limits or prevents both the entrance of contaminants and also the escape of the refrigeration gas.

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