Probe insertion apparatus with inflatable seal

A sealing apparatus for inserting a probe into a pressure vessel having an elongated opening includes a pair of resiliently deformable seals opposingly disposed in sealing engagement with each other. A retainer is connected to the pressure vessel around the elongated opening and holds the pair of se...

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Main Author TRIMARCHI; PAUL A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.12.1991
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Summary:A sealing apparatus for inserting a probe into a pressure vessel having an elongated opening includes a pair of resiliently deformable seals opposingly disposed in sealing engagement with each other. A retainer is connected to the pressure vessel around the elongated opening and holds the pair of seals rigidly to the pressure vessel. A wedge is engageable with the pair of seals and carries the probe, for longitudinally translating the probe in the pressure vessel.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19900571062