Metal-to-metal sealing system
US6926283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/917
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An annular metal-to-metal sealing system comprises at least one metal member defining an annular sealing surface and an annular seal body which is comprised of a high strength metal material and which is positioned substantially concentrically relative to the annular sealing surface. The seal body has at least one flexible portion which is flexed during assembly to develop a seal activating force, and the metal-to-metal sealing system further comprises at least one annular soft metal sealing insert which is supported by the flexible portion and which is maintained in sealing engagement with the annular sealing surface by the seal activating force.
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