Hinged seal
US9587503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to a seal between two components. The seal includes a first substantially frustoconical seal section including a first seal section radially outer end and a first seal section radially inner end. The seal also includes a second substantially frustoconical seal section including a second seal section radially outer end and a second seal section radially inner end, wherein the second seal section radially inner end is supported by the first seal section radially inner end to create a hinge joint allowing an angle defined between the first and second seal sections to change.
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