Apparatus and method for a sealing system

摘要

A sealing system adapted for use on an item of equipment having a male threaded component including a male threaded section having an interior portion. The sealing system comprises a female threaded component having a female threaded section and a scraper seal groove. The sealing system also comprises a scraper seal that is configured to be disposed in the scraper seal groove of the female threaded component and fit into the male threaded section of the male threaded component. The forces produced by the item of equipment pass directly to the female threaded component from the male threaded section. A method for sealing an interior portion of a threaded section of the male threaded component comprising providing such a sealing system and screwing the male threaded component, into the female threaded component.

主权项

1. A sealing system adapted for use on an item of equipment having a male threaded component with a male threaded section, said male threaded section having an interior portion, said sealing system comprising:
(a) a female threaded component, said female threaded component having a female threaded section, a female threaded section circumference, and a scraper seal groove; (b) a scraper seal, said scraper seal being configured to be disposed in the scraper seal groove of the female threaded component and fit into the male threaded section of the male threaded component; wherein forces produced by the item of equipment pass directly to the female threaded component from the male threaded section, and wherein the scraper seal groove and the scraper seal extend along only a small portion of the arc of the female threaded section circumference; and wherein the scraper seal includes a raised portion.