Annular seal cavity throat bushing
US9423032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/183
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An annular seal cavity throat bushing includes an inner annular surface having a substantially latitudinal channel with the channel being provided with at least one orifice to allow fluid communication between the inside of the bushing and the outside of the bushing. The bushing is further provided with at least one groove extending substantially longitudinally from one end of the bushing to the channel. The groove has at least one tapered edge which increases the width of the groove along its length.
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