Shaft sealing apparatus and associated methods
US9869395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49297
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved sealing apparatus and associated methods are disclosed herein. The sealing apparatus includes a housing defining a center axis, an alignment element positioned around the center axis, and a sealing element fixedly attached with the alignment element. The alignment element has first and second protrusions extending toward the center axis. The sealing element has a third protrusion extending toward the center axis. The alignment element is made of a first material with less elasticity than a second material of which the sealing element is made.
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