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Timestamp: 2020-08-14 00:55:20
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Groove Structure On The Seal Or Part Patents and Patent Applications (Class 277/641) - Justia Patents Search
Justia Patents Seal For A Joint Or Juncture Patents Seal Between Fixed Parts Or Static Contact Against Relatively Movable Parts Patents Contact Seal For Other Than Internal Combustion Engine, Or Pipe, Conduit, Or Cable Patents Having Particular Associated Mounting Or Retaining Feature Patents Groove Structure On The Seal Or Part Patents (Class 277/641)
Groove Structure On The Seal Or Part Patents (Class 277/641)
Channel-shaped (Class 277/642)
Single seat formed by plural recesses (Class 277/643)
Systems and methods for assembling flow path components
Patent number: 10655489
Abstract: An assembly for a turbomachine and a method for assembling a plurality of flow path components are presented. The assembly includes a plurality of flow path components disposed adjacent to one another, each flow path component having a forward surface, an aft surface, a pressure side surface, and a suction side surface. A seal channel is defined by the pressure side surface and the suction side surface of adjacent flow path components. The seal channel has an open forward end proximate to the forward surfaces and at least two rear ends proximate to the aft surfaces. The assembly includes a plurality of seal layers disposed within the seal channel such that one or more seal layers extend from the open forward end to a rear end and one or more other seal layers extend from the open forward end to another rear end.
Inventors: Neelesh Nandkumar Sarawate, Christopher Edward Wolfe, Victor John Morgan, Jason Ray Gregg
Turbine comprising turbine stator vanes of a ceramic matrix composite attached to a turbine case
Patent number: 10597334
Abstract: A turbine is provided which is simple in structure and which allows a gas now passage to be formed using a CMC over a wide range while suppressing thermal stress on turbine stator vanes, thereby achieving further improved jet engine performance and reduced fuel consumption. The turbine includes a turbine stator vane formed of a CMC and including an outer band portion and an inner band portion extending continuously from an airfoil portion is hooked to a hanger made of a metal material with a front portion and a rear portion of the outer band portion engaged with a front hook portion and a rear hook portion of the hanger, respectively, and the hanger in turn is attached to a turbine case made of a metal material.
Inventors: Fumiaki Watanabe, Hiroyuki Yagi
Weatherproof multipurpose enclosure with integrated flashing
Patent number: 10594121
Abstract: Enclosure assemblies with integrating flashing for protecting an accessory on a rooftop. The enclosure assemblies can include a base configured to protect the rooftop from water intrusion and a cover configured to be joined to the raised portion of the base. The base can include a bottom wall and a raised portion extending from the bottom wall. The base can include an uphill portion configured to be positioned beneath at least one full course of roof shingle on the rooftop, without having to cut the roof shingle. The raised portion can be disposed off-center relative to the central transverse axis of the bottom wall, leaving the uphill portion of the bottom wall uncovered.
Assignee: Vynckier Enclosure Systems, Inc.
Inventors: Alex Cheng-Chi Yang, Byron James Madden, Ryan Mac McClister
Wrapped dog bone seal
Patent number: 10550706
Abstract: A seal for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body extending from a first end to a second end. A wrap extends at least partially around the first and second ends of the seal body. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
Assignee: United Technolgies Corporation
Inventors: Paul M. Lutjen, Mark J. Rogers
Physical structure of wearable device
Patent number: 10485475
Abstract: A method and a device to determine a hydration condition is disclosed. The wearable device may have a top wall, a bottom wall, and a perimeter wall that form an inner cavity. The external surface of the bottom wall may have a projection and an inner surface of the bottom wall may have a channel. A circuit board may have a first portion in the channel, a second portion that extends through a first side wall of the channel to a first recess in the external surface of the bottom wall, and a third portion that extends through a second side wall of the channel to a second recess in the external surface of the bottom wall. A first impedance pad may be on the second portion in the first recess and a second impedance pad may be on the third portion in the second recess.
Inventors: David R. Miller, Jeffrey M. Lee, Federico Calero, Trevor Calero, Devin W. Miller
Patent number: 10443420
Abstract: A gas turbine engine assembly includes adjacent components and a seal assembly. The seal assembly is configured to block gasses from passing through the interface of the adjacent components.
Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Daniel K. Vetters
Patent number: 10415411
Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system for maintaining a seal about an engine centerline, comprising: a first component, a second component, and a dog-bone seal coupled to the first component and the second component, wherein the first component is configured with at least one spline that is configured to engage a slot in the dog-bone seal to radially center the dog-bone seal relative to the first component and the second component.
Inventors: Timothy M. Davis, Jose R. Paulino
Patent number: 10393267
Abstract: Methods and systems for metal-to-metal sealing and, in particular, to the use of sintered parts to create metal-to-metal sealing joints is disclosed. In one example, a metal-to-metal sealing joint may comprise: a first mating surface and a second mating surface; wherein the first mating surface is formed on a first assembly having an annular projection with one or more annular grooves and the second mating surface is formed on a second assembly; wherein the projection is configured such that when the first and second surfaces are brought into mating contact, the annular projection on the first mating surface deforms the second mating surface to form a sealing joint. In this way, the metal-to-metal sealing joint between the first and second mating surfaces may minimize oil leakage between two assemblies, thereby improving engine fuel economy while simplifying part manufacturing.
Patent number: 10378655
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a valve device including a housing, a shaft, a butterfly valve, and a sealing member. The butterfly valve has a disk shape and defines a groove formed on an outer circumferential surface. The butterfly valve is fixed to the shaft and housed in a passage in the housing to selectively open and close the passage. The sealing member has an annular shape and fit into the groove. The outer circumferential surface of the sealing member has an arc surface having a diameter equal to the diameter of the passage. The arc surface comes into contact with the inner wall of the passage when the passage is closed.
Inventor: Satoshi Ishigaki
Patent number: 10329931
Abstract: A stator assembly includes a platform located on a radially inner end of a plurality of vanes that connects a first vane to a second vane. There is a platform groove on a radially inner side of the platform between the first vane and the second vane.
Inventors: Richard K. Hayford, Philip Robert Rioux
Seal assembly for sealing an axial gap between components
Patent number: 10301956
Abstract: A seal assembly extends along an axis and seals an axial (and/or radial) gap between a first component and a second component. The seal assembly includes a seal carrier and a seal element. The seal element extends axially (and/or radially) between a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the seal element is slidingly arranged within a slot in an axial end (or a radial side) of the seal carrier. The second portion of the seal element is configured to axially (and/or radially) engage the second component.
Inventors: Paul M. Lutjen, Timothy M. Davis, Mark J. Rogers
Method of assembling a shower door sealing assembly
Patent number: 10213059
Abstract: A method of assembling a shower door sealing assembly includes inserting a bumper into a channel that extends along an outer perimeter of at least one vertical side of a door frame having two vertical sides and a horizontal side that extends between the vertical sides. The bumper is coupled to the door frame via a friction fit between the channel and the bumper. The method also includes installing the door frame within a showering enclosure in an orientation in which the vertical sides of the door frame are parallel to a wall of the showering enclosure and the at least one horizontal side is parallel to a floor of the showering enclosure.
Inventors: Matthew Joseph Ball, Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., Weerasak Taingtae
Patent number: 10194548
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a control unit whereby the quantity of a seal material to be used can be reduced, while ensuring waterproof performance. This electronic control device is provided with: a housing, wherein a plurality of members are bonded, and a peripheral end portion thereof is configured from a plurality of sides; a circuit board housed in the housing; and seal structures that are disposed along the sides at the peripheral end portion. A seal material is provided to the seal structures such that the members are connected to each other. The seal structures disposed on one side of the peripheral end portion are configured such that each of seal cross sectional areas at end portions of the side is smaller than a seal cross sectional area at a center portion of the side.
Inventors: Shoho Ishikawa, Yoshio Kawai, Masato Saitou
Patent number: 10180082
Abstract: A fan case for use in a gas turbine engine of an aircraft includes an outer shroud and a liner extending along the outer shroud. The fan case provides a protective band that blocks fan blades from being thrown out of the fan case in case of a blade-off event in which a fan blade is released during operation of the gas turbine engine.
Inventor: Burke J. Snyder
Patent number: 10125626
Abstract: A seal arrangement (15; 26; 43; 50) for sealing an annular gap (14) between a high-pressure steam space (12) and an adjacent low-pressure steam space (13). The gap is defined between two turbine casings (10, 11) each split into two casing halves, the seal arrangement (15; 26; 43; 50) has a seal element (24; 47; 58) which is formed in a segmented and annular manner and extends between the two turbine casings (10, 11) and engages in an annular receiving groove (9, 23; 30, 34; 49; 54) by means of at least one of its radial end regions. The seal arrangement (15; 26; 43; 50) has at least one segmented ring (16, 20; 27, 31; 44; 51; 55) with a first circumferential surface (17, 21; 28, 32; 45; 52, 56) releasably attached to one of the turbine casings (10, 11) in the region of the annular gap (14), and has an opposite second circumferential surface (18, 22; 29, 33; 46; 53, 57) with the annular receiving groove (9, 23; 30, 34; 54) or, in a one-piece form, with the radially projecting annular seal element (47; 58).
Inventors: Ralf Bell, Isabell Böer, Giuseppe Gaio, Raimund Heinze, Markus Legenbauer, Damian Razowski, Thomas Riedel, Stanislaw Ruda, Ralf Ziwes
Gas turbine engine component having variable width feather seal slot
Patent number: 10072517
Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a mate face and a feather seal slot axially extending along the mate face, the feather seal slot having a variable width along a portion of its axial length.
Inventors: Mark A. Boeke, Kevin Rajchel, Richard M. Salzillo, Jeffrey J. Degray, Allison Mainelli
Dual compliant seal
Patent number: 9988919
Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a seal between two circumferential components. The seal comprises a first rope seal partially disposed within a first retainer, a second rope seal partially disposed within a second retainer, a carrier including a first end operatively coupled to the first retainer and a second end operatively coupled to the second retainer.
Inventors: Timothy M Davis, Mark J. Rogers
Double slip seal profile for plug valves
Patent number: 9976657
Abstract: A slip seal having a double profile provides two barriers to withstand the working pressure of a medium acting against the slip when a plug valve is in the closed position.
Inventor: Robert H. Wolf
Abstract: An apparatus selectively attaches a physiologic sensor pod to an article of apparel or clothing, wherein the sensor pod includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a peripheral surface, and a groove extending around the peripheral surface. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an elastic ring having an inner circumference slightly smaller than an outer circumference of the groove in the outer circumference of the sensor pod. The apparatus can also include a slit extending from an outer circumference of the elastic ring toward, but not all the way to, the inner circumference of ring, wherein a portion of fabric is insertable into the slit, at which point, a peripheral portion of the elastic ring can be sewn or otherwise attached to the fabric. In another embodiment, the adaptor includes a support ring adapted to be sewn to the elastic ring with a portion of fabric therebetween.
Gasket for an electronic device
Patent number: 9844157
Abstract: An electronic device having an enclosure and a cover is disclosed. The cover may be secured with the enclosure by a sealing element, or gasket. In response to using the sealing element to secure the cover with the enclosure, the sealing element may elastically deform. The elastic deformation may cause portions of the sealing element to extend into undercut regions of the cover and of the enclosure to form a first locking feature and a second locking feature, respectively. The first locking feature and the second locking feature may combine to provide a retaining force that retains the cover with the enclosure. Also, the first locking feature and the second locking feature may also provide a counterforce to a force applied to the electronic device (for example, dropping the electronic device) that prevents the cover from becoming unsecured from the enclosure.
Inventors: Maegan K. Spencer, Katherine E. Tong, Erik G. De Jong
Patent number: 9677670
Abstract: Sliding parts of a pair of annular bodies include sealing faces that relatively slide on each other. A reversed Rayleigh step mechanism serving as a negative pressure generation mechanism is provided in at least one of the sealing faces, and a negative pressure generation groove that forms the reversed Rayleigh step mechanism is provided in an arc shape along the circumferential direction of the sealing face so as to be isolated from a high pressure fluid side and a low pressure fluid side by a land section.
Inventors: Masatoshi Itadani, Kazumasa Sunagawa
Integrated center frame for a refrigerated display case
Patent number: 9623521
Abstract: The present application provides a refrigerated display case. The refrigerated display case includes a number of tubs, a pair of end frames positioned about the tubs, and an integrated center end frame positioned between a pair of the tubs. The integrated center end frame may include a composite material retainer member and a composite material support base.
Inventors: Chera Selvan Neelagantan, Charles Samuel, Michael Smith
Patent number: 9556734
Abstract: A tunnel segment radial cross gasket includes a base side or face and a top side or face. A plurality of longitudinally extending spaced parallel grooves are disposed on the base side. One or more longitudinally oriented bores, which are spaced from each other, extend through the gasket. The top face of the gasket includes first and second sections, with the second section being tapered or angled in relation to the first section.
Assignee: CSI Tunnel Systems
Inventor: Dennis Carr
Patent number: 9553340
Abstract: A rechargeable battery module includes a plurality of unit cells including rechargeable batteries and adjacently disposed, at least one bus bar connecting electrode terminals of adjacent unit cells of the plurality of unit cells, and a cover configured to cover the plurality of unit cells, the cover including a coupling part coupled with the at least one bus bar, and a signal detector electrically connected to the bus bar.
Stationary part sealing structure
Patent number: 9464535
Abstract: A stationary part sealing structure 10 of an embodiment has an insertion groove 20 formed annularly across a circumferential direction in a wall surface 111a and having a groove part 21 and projections 25, 26 projecting respectively from both side faces of the groove part 21 so as to narrow an opening 22 of the groove part 21, an insertion groove 30 formed annularly across a circumferential direction in a wall surface 110a which opposes the insertion groove 20 and having a groove part 31 and projections 35, 36 projecting respectively from both side faces of the groove part 31 so as to narrow an opening 32 of the groove part 31, and a platy annular sealing member 40 having an outer diameter side end 41 inserted in the insertion groove 20 and an inner diameter side end 42 inserted in the insertion groove 30.
Inventor: Norikazu Takagi
Low-cost high-performance annular metallic seal for high pressures and large diameters
Patent number: 9441735
Abstract: An annular metal static seal (10) comprising a first annular bearing plate (12A), a facing second annular bearing plate (12B), and an annular central portion (14) perpendicularly connecting together the first and second annular bearing plates and secured in sealed manner to each of them via a respective annular weld, the assembly thus presenting a section in the shape of the letter H on its side.
Inventor: Alain Pyre
Patent number: 9415670
Abstract: A weatherstrip includes an attachment portion, a flexible seal wall, a flexible bridging wall, and a hollow portion. The seal wall extends from an upper portion of the attachment portion toward the front of a vehicle, is turned up, and extends toward the rear of the vehicle. A lower surface of a peripheral portion of a roof panel toward the rear of the vehicle and a lower surface of a peripheral portion of a rear door panel toward the front of the vehicle contact the seal wall from above. The bridging wall bridges the seal wall and the attachment portion. The hollow portion is surrounded by the attachment portion, the seal wall, and the bridging wall.
Inventor: Atsuo Masumoto
Seal for a vessel filled with fluid
Patent number: 9243712
Abstract: A seal for a fluid-fillable vessel of a gearing or motor is provided. The seal includes a first sealing body with a first inside sealing lip, with a first leg protruding from the sealing body, at the distal end of which there is arranged a second outer sealing lip which protrudes from the first leg. Reliable sealing can thus be achieved and apparent leakiness of a fluid vessel can be prevented at the same time.
Assignee: IBS FILTRAN KUNSTSOFF-/METALLERZUEGNISSE GMBH
Inventors: Dietmar Sahm, Eberhard Biermann, Josef Haupt
Patent number: 9163407
Abstract: A split-flashing composition for covering a protrusion from a roof, having a flange for sealing to a roof surface with an in-plane spiral closed-loop opening with first and second end portions connected together in an off-set manner, and a generally conical collar portion that extends from the flange portion, the collar portion having a curved wall section and a planar wall section that define an internal volume within the collar portion.
Assignee: SEAMAN CORPORATION
Inventor: Jerry Beall
Publication number: 20150110620
Patent number: 8973921
Abstract: A sealing member including a body having a recess; one or more backups extending from the body and tapering over a length thereof; and a sealing element disposed in the recess, the element including one or more steps, each step being adjacent one of the one or more backups and on a surface of the sealing element intended to make contact with a target sealing surface.
Inventor: James C. Doane
Publication number: 20150030514
Abstract: A sealing system is provided for preventing leakage of a fluid from a fluid-containing chamber when a sensor probe for measuring fluid conditions within the chamber is inserted into the chamber. The sealing system has at least one port in fluid communication with the fluid-containing chamber. The port has a stem projecting outwardly from the chamber, a tapered flange, and a stem passageway in fluid communication with the chamber interior. A probe seal which is adapted to attach to the stem forms a seal between the port and the sensor probe and prevents fluid in the processing chamber from leaking past the probe seal. The probe seal has spaced-apart inner and outer skirts. The inner skirt forms a seal passageway which is in fluid communication with the chamber, and an inner end disposed to enter the stem passageway when the probe seal is attached to the stem.
Inventor: Nigel David Feltham
Patent number: 8936297
Abstract: A sealing device, such as a sealing bulkhead for a motor vehicle, is provided that can be arranged or is arranged between an inner column part of a motor vehicle and an outer column part of the motor vehicle and includes, but is not limited to a holder fixed on the inner column part, a separating body fixed on the a holder and at least sectionally closes a gap formed between the inner column part and the outer column part, as well as a supporting unit fixed on the separating body and on the outer column part in order to fix the outer column part on the inner column part.
Inventor: Roland Lessmeister
SEAL FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE TURBOMACHINE
Publication number: 20150016988
Abstract: An annular seal is provided for use in a turbomachine. The annular seal may form a generally rectangular cross-section and may include an outer radial surface forming an outer sealing surface and defining at least one annular groove and a plurality of slots spaced circumferentially about the outer radial surface. Each slot may have an end terminating in the at least one annular groove. The annular seal may also include a first axial sidewall forming a sidewall sealing surface and a recessed portion and a second axial sidewall opposing the first axial sidewall. At least one annular groove and the plurality of slots may be configured to maintain a low pressure environment across at least a portion of the outer radial surface. The second axial sidewall, the recessed portion, and the inner radial surface may be configured to maintain a high pressure environment there across during operation of the turbomachine.
Publication number: 20150008651
Abstract: A sealing arrangement includes a first member having a non-circular hole, a second member having a non-circular and annular groove that extends continuously around an outer circumference of the second member, and a seal made of an elastic material and seated in the groove. An outer circumference of a body of the seal is in contact with a wall of the first member defining the non-circular hole, and an inner circumference of the body of the seal is in contact with a wall of the second member defining the groove. At least one protrusion protrudes from at least one portion of the body where a relatively low contact pressure is applied between the body and the groove and along a direction of insertion of the second member into the first member.
Inventor: Fumitoshi KOYAMA
HOT GAS SEAL
Publication number: 20140367925
Abstract: A hot gas seal for sealing an opening in a heat shield element or between heat shield elements of a heat shield includes a resilient portion for providing a force which is designed such that the hot gas seal can be held in the opening by the force and/or that the sealing efficiency of the hot gas seal is increased by the force. Further, a hot gas seal assembly for sealing an opening in a heat shield element or between heat shield elements of a heat shield against a hot gas is provided, the assembly including a sealing body and a further sealing element which is in a solid state at room temperature and in a high viscosity liquid state at a temperature of the hot gas.
Inventors: Stefan Dahlke, Jesse Eng, John Carl Glessner, Daniel Hofmann, Kenneth Michael Tamaddoni-Jahromi
Publication number: 20140361498
Publication number: 20140346741
Publication number: 20140291940
Abstract: A gasket made of a rubber-like elastic material is mounted in a mounting groove provided in one of two opposing members and is gripped between the one member and the other member so as to be in pressure contact with the two members. The gasket includes: a body section inserted in the mounting groove; one support protrusion provided on one side of the body section so as to be located on the side of the body section, and mounted in a deep groove provided on the bottom; the other support protrusion extending in a tilted manner from the other end side, in the width direction, of the body section toward the bottom in the direction away from the one support protrusion; and a lip ridge protrusion provided on the side of the body section, and located so that the tip thereof does not overlap the one support protrusion.
Inventors: Yohei Miki, Jun Furubayashi
SEALING SYSTEM FOR USE IN VARIABLE FOCUS LENSES
Publication number: 20140253872
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing device for use in variable focus lenses that includes a guide member having at least one internal cavity and a passageway intersecting the internal cavity. A pinch member is slidably engaged within the internal cavity of the guide member and a portion of the pinch member slides across the passageway and into a portion of the internal cavity to deform and seal a fluid tube extending through the passageway. A set of adjustable eyeglasses employing the sealing device is also provided.
Inventors: Richard Andrew HARTSHORN, Edward Henry GOODWIN, Richard Edward TAYLOR, Jeremy STIMSON, Maja KECMAN
Publication number: 20140197605