Seal with integrated shroud for androgenous docking and berthing in contaminated environments

[摘要] The present invention is directed to a specially configured seal system which provides a barrier to gas leakage flow between a pressurized module and its external environment. The seal includes a shroud covering which protects the sealing interface from its environment when not in use, and retracts to expose the sealing interface when mated. The seal system is constructed and arranged to mate with a seal of identical construction and arrangement or to mate with a flat surface.

[发布日期] 2012-05-08

[学科分类] 机械工程学