Springs and methods of forming same
US9121507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49609
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal includes a polymeric jacket defining a seal surface and an inner cavity extending within the polymeric jacket along a length of the polymeric jacket. The seal further includes a spring extending within the inner cavity and including a plurality of laser cut spring elements. The seal can be disposed between a static component and a rotatable component.
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