Energised seal
US9261195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3456
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal assembly (1) described comprises an elastomeric component (10) having a sealing surface (25) for providing a sealing function, and an energizing band (30), the elastomeric component (10) including an aperture for the energizing band, wherein the energizing band is adapted to fit in the aperture of the elastomeric component (10). In use, an outer surface of the energizing band applies a force to the elastomeric component (10), to deform the (10) elastomeric component to form a seal at the sealing surface. The energizing band (30) component includes non-metallic material.
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