Large perimeter segmented seals
US9759327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/067
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A segmented sealing assembly includes a first sealing segment and a second sealing segment, the first and second sealing segments having opposing mating components that are moved into a contact engagement to form the sealing assembly. The first and second sealing components include a first primary seal component on the first sealing component and a second primary seal component on the second sealing component that form a primary seal when the sealing segments are moved into the contact engagement. The sealing assembly includes compression elements on each of the first and second sealing segments. Compression of the compression elements exerts a force that moves the opposing mating components into the contact engagement. The mating components may be configured as tapered tongues having opposing slopes. A plurality of interlacing sealing beads may be provided on the tongues to provide a secondary seal within a gap between the tongues.
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