Seal assembly
US7213814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/025
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The subject invention discloses a sealing assembly that includes a first component and a second component moveable into and out of mating engagement to form a seal therebetween. The first component has a first sealing surface defining a groove and a sealing bead extends upwardly a predetermined height therefrom. The sealing bead is molded within the groove. The second component has a second sealing surface defining a recess for contacting the sealing bead. When the first and the second components are brought into mating engagement, the sealing bead compresses at most 40% of the predetermined height when the second sealing surface contacts the sealing bead.
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