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Anti-extrusion seal with primary and secondary complementary elements

US4635945A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 1986
Grant dateJan 13, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/166
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite seal comprising a primary seal element and a secondary sealing element. The primary seal element is more readily deformable than the secondary seal element. Juxtaposed surfaces of the seal elements are configured to minimize extrusion of the primary seal element past the secondary seal element.

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