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Bellows energized seal assembly for a rotary control valve

US9052022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2012
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K5/207
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bellows energized seal assembly includes a seal body, a main seal that is axially slidable within the seal body, and a bellows connected to the seal body and the main seal. The bellows both biases the main seal and provides a seal between the seal body and the main seal.

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