Springclip ring
US6419236B1 · kind B1 · utility
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14References
3Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3212
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention describes a seal ring which is consisted of a spiral spring wire acting as an expander device where in turn is inserted inside a C and or U shaped jacket made of a softer material such as elastomer or teflon in such a manner that forces the outer and inner lips of this jacket outwardly and inwardly accordingly to create a seal under extreme side loading and offsets of mating shaft.
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