Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between relatively movable parts – Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
Patent
1994-11-15
1995-07-18
DePumpo, Daniel G.
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between relatively movable parts
Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
277164, F16J 1500
Patent
active
054334560
ABSTRACT:
A metal seal is provided which comprises an annular metal jacket or housing having a convoluted cross-section. The convoluted metal jacket includes at least two convolutions, each of which retains a spring (preferably a coiled helical spring) for reinforcing the jacket when installed under a load. Preferably, the convoluted cross-section is serpentine such that each spring is retained on an opposed surface of the annular jacket relative to an adjacent spring. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the convolutions (and hence the springs retained in each convolution) are aligned with one another. In a second embodiment, the convolutions (and springs retained therein) are offset from one another, preferably in a triangular configuration.
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DePumpo Daniel G.
The Advanced Products Company
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