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Expansion joint flexible seal

US5311715A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1990
Grant dateMay 17, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23J2213/202
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An expansion joint and flexible seal for refractory lined flues includes a flexible insulating body having a pair of end faces, a pair of lateral faces and a longitudinal dimension. The flexible seal further includes a filter element positioned adjacent to one of the end faces and extending in the longitudinal dimension. The filter element is attached to the insulating body and the assembly may be placed with other seal assemblies in endwise fashion around the periphery of a pair of opposing flue members. A further external pressure seal is provided, mounted to each end of the flue elements.

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