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Seal arrangement for connecting seals

US5007761A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1989
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/5706
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seal arrangement for connecting two seals in a fluid-tight and mechanically robust connection without vulcanization or adhesive bonding. The seal connector is provided with a sleeve-shaped receiver on one end of one seal for receiving an end of the other seal. The two seals are further releasably connected to one another by a lug on the connector which fits around the other seal.

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