US4252331A
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Sealing arrangement
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
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Filing: 1979-06-07
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1999-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A sealing arrangement for a two member couple, includes a sealing ring which is interposed between the two members of the couple and having a face which engages one of the members and two axially spaced edges. An elastically resilient ring is interposed between the other member of the couple and the sealing ring and exerting upon the same a biasing force which acts upon the sealing ring adjacent to one of the edges so as to press the face of the sealing ring into tight sealing engagement with the above-mentioned one member of the couple.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Siegel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J9/00; F16J9/06; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S277/00; Y10S277/91; Y10S277/935; Y10S277/944; Y10S277/945; Y10S277/946
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A sealing arrangement for a two-member couple, comprising a sealing ring interposed between the two members of the couple and having a face engaging one of said members and a first surface bounded by two axially spaced edges; a resilient ring of elastomeric material interposed between the other member of said couple and said sealing ring, said resilient ring having a second surface being in contact with said first surface of said sealing ring; and a groove formed in said other member, open outwardly away toward said one member of the couple and adapted to accommodate said sealing ring and said resilient ring, said first surface of said sealing ring being axially inclined from said one edge toward the other, said second surface of said resilient ring being axially inclined to conform with said first surface, said sealing ring and said resilient ring being arranged in said groove in compressed relationship so that said resilient ring permanently exerts a biasing force upon said sealing ring adjacent to one of said edges to thereby press said face of the sealing ring into tight sealing engagement with said one member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A sealing arrangement for a two-member couple, comprising a sealing ring interposed between the two members of the couple and having a face engaging one of said members and a first surface bounded by two axially spaced edges; a resilient ring of elastomeric material interposed between the other member of said couple and said sealing ring, said resilient ring having a second surface being in contact with said first surface of said sealing ring; and a groove formed in said other member, open outwardly away toward said one member of the couple and adapted to accommodate said sealing ring and said resilient ring, said first surface of said sealing ring being axially inclined from said one edge toward the other, said second surface of said resilient ring being axially inclined to conform with said first surface, said sealing ring and said resilient ring being arranged in said groove in compressed relationship so that said resilient ring permanently exerts a biasing force upon said sealing ring adjacent to one of said edges to thereby press said face of the sealing ring into tight sealing engagement with said one member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said resilient ring constitutes an O-ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said resilient ring is of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said resilient ring is of elastomeric rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said sealing ring is of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said sealing ring is of polytetrafluoroethylene material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said sealing ring is of polytetrafluoroethylene compound material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said sealing ring extends only over a portion of the width of said groove on said other member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said sealing ring has an inconsistant thickness.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-24 | 1984-08-25 | 1985-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-24 | 1988-08-25 | 1989-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-24 | 1992-08-25 | 1993-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |