Tank car manway gasket
US5678827A · kind A · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/106
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gasket for railroad car manways or hatches is mounted on the top of a loading nozzle. The gasket is a ring having an inverted J-shaped cross section. It is held in position by a long down leg and a short leg. The legs are joined by a bail. The junction between the outside surfaces of the bail and down leg has a chamfer to avoid interference with a closed manway cover. Chevrons are formed on the upper surface of the bail. A flexible loop engages a bolt bracket on the loading nozzle to prevent dislodging of the gasket during opening of the cover.
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