| 摘要 |
<p>A seal assembly that includes a first mating component (12) , a second mating component (14, 18), and a gasket (16, 20) having a predetermined shape that is positioned between the first (12) and second (14, 18) mating components and subjected to compression load. The gasket (16, 20) is constructed out of a memory material, such as a nickel titanium alloy. Upon application of heat from a heat source, gasket (16, 20) is urged to the original predetermined shape from the compressed configuration, thereby applying a desired force against the first (12) and second (14, 18) mating components.</p> |
