Apex split seal
US7097436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01C19/04
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary machine including a rotor having apexes provided with apex seals achieves better efficiency through the use of apex split seals which minimize leakage across the apex seals to thereby allow operation at relatively high pressure values.
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