Patent ID: 6322087
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: F16J,F16L

Abstract:
A sealing ring for low load conditions, comprising:an annular center section having a first end, a second end and a curved bight portion located between said first and second ends of said center section;a first annular end section extending from said first end of said center section, said first annular end section having a first leg portion extending axially from said first end of said center section with a first sealing surface formed at its outer axial end, said first leg portion being straight in cross-section and parallel to a main central axis of said sealing ring to avoid uncontrolled buckling in said first leg portion; anda second annular end section extending from said second end of said center section, said second annular end section having a second leg portion extending axially from said second end of said center section with a second sealing surface formed at its outer axial end, said second leg portion being straight in cross-section and parallel to said main central axis of said sealing ring to avoid uncontrolled buckling in said second leg portion.