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Electrothermally operated actuator and seal

US5040368A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 1990
Grant dateAug 20, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF03G7/06112
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved actuator of the type in which a piston is translatable in a piston housing in response to an expandable working fluid in fluid communication with one end of the piston. An improved sealing assembly prevents leakage of working fluid from the piston housing.

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