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Flange with integral electrically conductive seal and seal arrangement

US8741019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MANN+HUMMEL GmbH · DE

Inventors

Andreas Stephan · Fredenbeck, DE
Melanie Hirsch · Speyer, DE
Karlheinz Muenkel · Bretten, DE
Daniela Zinic · Speyer, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 21, 2013
Grant date	Jun 3, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16J15/123
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sealing arrangement is provided in which a seal flange includes a seal flange body having an integrated electrically conductive seal integrated onto an outer circumferential edge of the seal flange body. The seal flange with integrated seal is installable to seal between two confronting mounting flange faces. The seal is operative to conduct electric charge between said seal flange body and said mounting flanges.

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