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Packing assembly for reciprocating pumps

US8616555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2009
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/189
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A packing assembly adapted to be mounted on and seal a reciprocating shaft includes a packing nut, an elastomeric sealing member releasably coupled to the packing nut, and a keeper to facilitate the releasable coupling between the elastomeric sealing member and the packing nut, wherein the entire assembly is removable from the reciprocating shaft as a unit.

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