Sealing cuff for blow molded plastic components
US5190322A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/91
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cuff type air seal for sealing the overlap of partly telescoped parts that has an annular body of rubber or elastomer material having annular internal air sealing beads thereon which are adapted to fit on outer peripheral surfaces of the parts adjacent their overlap. Both parts have fixed outer diameters but the outer part may be a blow molded annular component having an internal diameter which varies so usually there is clearance and a potential air leak path at the overlap. An adjustable clamp encompasses the air seal and provides a constricting force so that the air sealing beads seal on the outer surfaces of the parts even though the clearance remains. The cuff is formed with a pocket that receives and retains a headed portion of the blow molded part when telescoped over the facing headed portion of the first part, particularly when the clamp is constricted.
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