Butterfly valve with a rigid seal
US9303771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0525
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve including a valve body having a central bore for passage of fluid there through and a longitudinal axis. The valve can also include a seal installed within the valve body along the central bore. The seal can include a first seal member having an annular ring portion and a hub portion extending from the annular ring portion. The seal can also include a second seal member including an annular ring configured to engage a distal end of the hub portion and create a sealing engagement between the hub portion and the annular ring when a compressive force is applied to the first and the second seal members.
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