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Radial pressure flange seal

US4799692A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 1987
Grant dateJan 24, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/1209
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides an all metal seal for vacuum or pressure vessels or systems. This invention does not use gaskets. The invention uses a flange which fits into a matching groove. Fluid pressure is applied in a chamber in the flange causing at least one of the flange walls to radially press against a side of the groove creating the seal between the flange wall and the groove side.

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