US3813104A
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Sealing ring
Assignee: Goodrich Corp
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Filing: 1972-07-18
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A sealing ring having radially extending clips which may be deflected for insertion into a retaining slot in a surrounding supporting member. The clips resiliently urge the sealing ring into sealing contact with the surrounding member and resiliently hold the ring in a concentric position in the retaining slot.
Inventors
- 👤 D Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16C33/78; F16C33/7886; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/34; F16J15/3436; F16J15/3456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An annular seal for mounting in a surrounding cylindrical body having an annular groove at the radially inner surface comprising a ring of resilient rubberlike material, a reinforcing member extending circumferentially of said ring and adhered therein, said ring having a radially outer edge, at least three retaining clip members disposed at circumferentially spaced-apart positions around said ring and extending radially outward from said outer edge of said ring a predetermined distance to peripheral edges, said clip members being resiliently mounted on said seal for tilting deflection during insertion of said clip members into said groove of said surrounding cylindrical body and for resilient engagement with one sidewall of said groove to urge said outer edge of said ring into sealing engagement with an opposing radially extending wall of said cylindrical body and said peripheral edges of said clip members being adapted to engage a bottom wall of said groove to hold said seal in a predetermined concentric relationship in said cylindrical body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An annular seal for mounting in a surrounding cylindrical body having an annular groove at the radially inner surface comprising a ring of resilient rubberlike material, a reinforcing member extending circumferentially of said ring and adhered therein, said ring having a radially outer edge, at least three retaining clip members disposed at circumferentially spaced-apart positions around said ring and extending radially outward from said outer edge of said ring a predetermined distance to peripheral edges, said clip members being resiliently mounted on said seal for tilting deflection during insertion of said clip members into said groove of said surrounding cylindrical body and for resilient engagement with one sidewall of said groove to urge said outer edge of said ring into sealing engagement with an opposing radially extending wall of said cylindrical body and said peripheral edges of said clip members being adapted to engage a bottom wall of said groove to hold said seal in a predetermined concentric relationship in said cylindrical body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An annular seal according to claim 1 wherein said clip members are fastened to said reinforcing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An annular seal according to claim 1 wherein said clip members are integral with said reinforcing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
An annular seal according to claim 1 further comprising resilient mountings, said clip members being connected to said reinforcing member by said resilient mountings providing resilient tilting deflection of said clip members relative to said reinforcing member for insertion of said clip members in said groove of said surrounding cylindrical body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
An annular seal according to claim 4 wherein each of said clip members has an axially extending flange at the radially inward edge of the clip member, one of said resilient mountings being adhered to said flange and to said reinforcing member for tilting of said clip members during insertion in said groove of said surrounding body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
An annular seal according to claim 3 wherein said reinforcing member and said clip members are of a resilient metallic material providing for tilting deflection of said clip members and retention of the annular seal in said surrounding cylindrical body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |