Annular chamber seal
US6283477A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B34/106
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Internal and external metal-to-metal radially interfering seals are provided for an annular chamber. Typically, an annular chamber is used in tubular goods to be part of the hydraulic control circuitry, such as for operating subsurface equipment such as a subsurface safety valve. Resilient seals are eliminated and sealing reliability is enhanced by a design which features metal-to-metal seals internally and externally, preferably assembled by an external two-step thread. The radial interference seal, which is internally disposed, is constructed so as to be incapable of experiencing tensile loads. This reinforces joint integrity by minimizing stresses on thin components.
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