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Elastic contact seal

US9939067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 2015
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 27, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/322
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical seal comprising an elastomeric modified O-ring in combination backup rings typically made of a low friction material such as Teflon with matching surfaces to modified O-ring surface to provide low dynamic friction and meantime prevent seal extrusion due to high pressures and temperatures.

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