Seal for divided housings consists of cord inserted into groove on surface being sealed, with fatter ends, and energy accumulator springs

摘要

The seal for longitudinally divided housings (1) fits into grooves (3) extending the whole length of one part surface being sealed. The groove contains a sealing cord (4) with fatter ends (8) each of which is held in a wider groove-end (7). The cord rests against the other surface or in a cavity. The cord ends are pressed together by an energy accumulator fitted with plate or helical springs