Description:A GASKET FOR A COMPONENT ASSEMBLY TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present subject matter generally relates to a gasket for a component assembly. More particularly, but not exclusively to a component assembly for sealing a space prevalent between a first component and a second component based on application of a variable height gasket. BACKGROUND [0002] To facilitate sealing connections of components, gasket is used that is disposed between flanges. The gasket is clamped between the components by using one or more fastening mechanisms. The gasket should provide reliable and consistent seal between the flanges, which can withstand the mechanical stress and strain due to clamping force. [0003] Traditionally, uniform thickness gaskets have been employed for the purpose of sealing components. However, such gaskets rely on machining tolerances of the mating parts. That is, a sealing capability of the gaskets are dependent on flatness of the mating parts. In some cases, a machine for manufacturing of the mating parts may introduce variation in tolerances of the mating parts. For example, dimensions, flatness, and the like of the mating parts may exceed beyond thresholds. In such cases, achieving reliable and consistent seal between the mating parts may be quite difficult and cumbersome task. Often, the sealed mating parts may contain fluids, such as gas, fluids, and the like. Such imperfections in sealing mechanism of the mating parts may lead to spillage of the enclosed fluids. In case the mating parts are mechanical components, efficiency of the mechanical components may be compromised. Furthermore, in some cases, the spillage of the fluids may also compromise with safety. [0004] The conventional uniformly thick gaskets may be deployed within the mating parts having imperfections within the threshold. For example, the flatness of the mating parts may be within a flatness threshold. Such
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25 requirements may lead impose constraints on design of the mating parts. Therefore, aesthetic requirements of the mating parts may be compromised. [0005] The gasket is fastened in between the mating parts by using fasteners. It may be appreciated that a torque experienced by the gasket may be greater around a region closer to the fasteners. The torque may reduce at regions further away from the gaskets. In order to enable efficient sealing of the mating parts the uniformly thick gaskets may require thicker and heavier mating parts so that the fasteners may be fastened efficiently to the mating parts. Moreover, in spite of using thicker and heavier mating parts, sealing capability of the gaskets is compromised due to prevalence of variable clamping force along surfaces of the mating parts. [0006] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a component assembly for efficient sealing of spaces between the mating parts which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art. [0007] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a component assembly. The component assembly may comprise a first component, a second component, and a gasket. The gasket may comprise a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the gasket and the second portion of the gasket may have a first height and a second height, respectively. Moreover, the first height and the second height may be different from each other. Furthermore, the gasket may be disposed between the first component and the second component.
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It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
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[00010] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a gasket for a component assembly along with the accompanying diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00011] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a gasket, in 10 accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [00012] Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the gasket of Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00013] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of a component assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 15 [00014] Figure 4A illustrates a top view of a gasket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [00015] Figure 4B illustrates a side view of the gasket of FIG. 4A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 20
25 [00016] Figures 5A to 5D illustrates top view of different types of gaskets, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [00017] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the
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30 following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. [00018] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise. [00019] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a component assembly with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. [00020] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other different systems or applications. [00021] The present subject matter is described using the component assembly for sealing the space prevalent between the first component and the second component based on application of the variable height gasket, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application
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30 employing above-mentioned component assembly, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be considered as exemplary only. [00022] An objective of the present invention is to provide a component assembly that enables efficient sealing of components. The component assembly may comprise a first component, a second component, and a gasket. The gasket may comprise a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the gasket and the second portion of the gasket may have a first height and a second height, respectively. The first height and the second height may be different from each other. The gasket may be disposed between the first component and the second component. [00023] It may be appreciated that conventional gaskets having uniform thickness may face difficulties in accommodating variations in part tolerances of mating parts due to during production runs. The aforesaid limitation may result in imperfect sealing and may thereby cause leakage of fluid or gas systems. Moreover, such conventional gaskets may impose design constraints on the mating parts. Therefore, functional, and aesthetic aspects of the mating parts may be adversely impacted. [00024] In order to mitigate the aforesaid issues, disclosed is the component assembly. The component assembly may comprise the first component and the second component. The first component and the second component may correspond to mating parts that need to be sealed. In an example, the first component and the second component may be flanges. [00025] In an embodiment, the first component and the second component may be composed of at least one of a metal, UPVC, plastic, or a composite polymer. In an example, the first component and the second component may be composed of stainless steel or ductile iron. [00026] The component assembly may further comprise the gasket. The gasket may comprise the first portion and the second portion. It may be appreciated that the gasket may be a material that may enable creation and maintenance of a seal of mechanical components. In an embodiment, the
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20 25 30 gasket may be composed of a material comprising at least one of: rubber, silicone, metal, cork, felt, neoprene, nitrile rubber, fiberglass, polytetrafluoroethylene, polychlorotrifluoroethylene or a plastic polymer. Typically, the gasket may be composed of any material that may exhibit elasticity property and may withstand a certain amount of clamping force. [00027] The first portion of the gasket and the second portion of the gasket may have the first height and the second height, respectively. The first height and the second height may be different from each other. The gasket may be disposed between the first component and the second component. It may be noted that the gasket may need to be positioned in between the first component and the second component. Further, a fastening mechanism such as, crews, socket head bolts, lock washer, and the like may be employed to fasten the first component and the second component along with the gasket. That is, the gasket may be squished in between the first component and the second component. A clamping force experienced by a portion nearer to the fastening mechanism may be higher than the camping force experienced by a portion farther away from the fastening mechanism. A variation in height of the first component and the second component may mitigate the aforesaid issue. [00028] In an embodiment, the first portion may be disposed at a proximity to the fastening mechanism associated with the first portion and/or the second portion. In an embodiment, the second portion is disposed adjacent to the first portion. In an embodiment, the gasket is disposed in between the first component and the second component. Further, the first component and the second component along with the gasket is fastened by using the fastening mechanism. Examples of the fastening mechanism may include, but is not limited to, crews, socket head bolts, rivets, nuts, and lock washer. The fastening mechanism may be provided near to the first portion. The second portion may be near to the first portion. However, a distance of the second portion from the fastening mechanism may be greater than a distance of the first portion from the fastening mechanism.
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20 25 30 [00029] In an embodiment, the first height of the first portion may be less than the second height of the second portion. In an embodiment, the distance of the second portion from the fastening mechanism may be greater than the distance of the first portion from the fastening mechanism. Thus, when a torque is applied on the fastening mechanism, typically in conventional gaskets having uniform height, the second portion experience higher clamping force than the first portion. However, as the first height of the first portion of the disclosed gasket is lesser than the second height of the second portion, upon application of torque on the fastening mechanism, initially the second component may be squished. Therefore, initially the clamping force experienced by the second portion may be greater than the first portion. Thereafter, on increasing the applied torque, the first component may be squished. Such variation in heights of the first portion and the second portion may ensure efficient sealing of the first component and the second component. [00030] In an embodiment, the first height of the first potion and the second height of the second portion may be associated with one or more of: a shape of the first component and/or the second component, a material of the first component and/or the second component, a thickness of the first component and/or the second component, a lubrication carried within the first component and/or the second component. In an embodiment, the first height of the first portion being less than the second height of the second portion. It may be noted that the clamping force experienced by the gasket may depend on the material of the first component and/or the second component. A softer material may withstand lesser torque. Therefore, the first height of the first potion and the second height of the second portion may be such that the clamping force associated with the lesser torque may be endured. Further, a thicker first component and/or the second component may be drilled to a greater extent. Therefore, the thicker first component and/or the thicker second component may withstand higher torque than a thinner first component and/or a thinner second component. Thus, the first portion and the second portion may need to withstand lower torque. That is, the first height
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In an embodiment, a third height of a sub-portion associated with the second portion is associated with a distance of the sub-portion from the fastening mechanism. It may be noted that greater the distance of the sub-portion associated with the second portion from the fastening mechanism, lesser is the clamping force experienced by the sub-portion when the sub-10 portion is squished between the first component and the second component. Therefore, the third height of the sub-portion associated with the second portion may be associated with the distance of the sub-portion from the fastening mechanism. Therefore, in case a first sub-portion associated with the second portion is closer to the fastening mechanism than the second sub-15 portion associated with the second portion, then the clamping force experienced by the first sub-portion may be higher than the clamping force experienced by the second sub-portion. Thus, the third height of the first sub-portion may be lesser than the third height of the second sub-portion.
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30 [00032] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a gasket (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 depicts a gasket 100. The gasket 100 includes a first surface 102 and a second surface 104. The first surface 102 includes an aperture 106A and an aperture 106B in order to receive a fastening mechanism, such as nuts. The first surface 102 further includes has a face 102A that may depict the thickness of the gasket. The gasket 100 further comprises the first portion 108A and the second portion 108B. The second surface 104 includes an aperture 110 for receiving the fastening mechanism. [00033] The component assembly (not shown) includes the first component (not shown) and the second component (not shown). The first component and the second component may be composed of at least one of a metal, UPVC,
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gasket 100 may be composed of the material comprising at least one of: rubber, silicone, metal, cork, felt, neoprene, nitrile rubber, fiberglass, polytetrafluoroethylene, polychlorotrifluoroethylene or a plastic polymer. The first portion of the gasket and the second portion of the gasket 100 have the first height and the 5 second height, respectively. The first portion may be disposed at the proximity to the fastening mechanism (aperture 106A) associated with the first portion and/or the second portion. The second portion may be disposed adjacent to the first portion. The first height and the second height may be different from each other, and wherein the gasket 100 may be disposed 10 between the first component and the second component. The first height of the first potion 108A and the second height of the second portion may be associated with one or more of: the shape of the first component and/or the second component, the material of the first component and/or the second component, the thickness of the first component and/or the second 15 component, the lubrication carried within the first component and/or the second component. The first height of the first portion may being less than the second height of the second portion. The third height of the sub-portion associated with the second portion may be associated with the distance of the sub-portion from the fastening mechanism (aperture 106A). 20 [00034] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a top view of the gasket 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The gasket 100 comprises a plurality of apertures 202A to 202L. The gasket 100 further includes a sub-portion 204. The clamping force experienced by a region on the gasket 100 may vary with distance from the fastening mechanisms. For 25 example, for the region around the aperture 202K and the aperture 202L, the clamping force experienced by the gasket 100 may be smallest within the sub-portion 204. Therefore, the thickness of the sub-portion 204 may most within the region between the aperture 202K and the aperture 202L.
[00035] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of a component assembly 30 (300), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The component assembly 300 includes a first component 302, a second
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306, and a gasket 304. The first component 302 includes an aperture 302A and an aperture 302B. The gasket 304 includes an aperture 304A and an aperture 304B. The second component 306 includes an aperture 306A and an aperture 306B. The aperture 302A, the aperture 302B, the aperture 304A, the aperture 304B, the aperture 306A, and the aperture 306B 5 may be used as fastening mechanisms. Further, it may be noted that a size of the aperture 302A and the aperture 302B may be greater than a size of the aperture 306A and the aperture 306B for enabling the fastening mechanisms such as, screws, rivets, and the like to fasten the first component 302, the gasket 304, and the second component 306. 10 [00036] Figure 4A illustrates a top view of a gasket 400A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The gasket 400A includes a region 402, an aperture 404, and an aperture 406. When the gasket 400A is positioned between the first component 302 and the second component 306, a shape of the gasket may have variable thickness around the region 402. 15 [00037] Figure 4B illustrates a side view of the gasket 400A of FIG. 4A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Herein, the gasket 400A has variable thickness in the region 402. The variable thickness is maximum around a middle portion of the region 402 and minimum at points where the apertures are there to enable fastening. 20
[00038] Figures 5A to 5D illustrates top view of different types of gaskets (500A to 500D), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. With reference to Figure 5A, the gasket 500A includes an aperture 502A and an aperture 502B for receiving the fastening mechanisms. With reference to Figure 5B, the gasket 500B includes an aperture 504A and an aperture 504B 25 for receiving the fastening mechanisms. Further around the aperture 504A and the aperture 504B, there are extensions. With reference to Figure 5C, the gasket 500C includes an aperture 506A and an aperture 506B for receiving the fastening mechanisms. Further, the region around the aperture 506A and the aperture 506B is curved when the gasket 500C is placed between the first 30 component 302 and the second component 306. With reference to Figure 5D,
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20 25 30 embodiment, the gasket is placed between the flanges, and the nuts and bolts are tightened. The variable thickness design ensures that the initial contact occurs in thicker regions, promoting a proper seal before the gasket compresses further. The variable thickness design allows the gasket to adapt to variations in part tolerances. Even if the flanges have surface unevenness or dimensional deviations, the gasket's flexibility ensures effective sealing by accommodating these variations. [00041] The claimed gasket's variable thickness optimizes clamping force distribution, addressing the challenge of uneven pressure across mating surfaces. The claimed gasket improves sealing efficiency and minimizes the risk of leaks in the connected pipes. In an embodiment, the adaptability of the gasket allows for versatility in different applications. The torque applied during assembly is efficiently utilized, preventing over-tightening and potential damage to components. Moreover, empirical relationships can be established based on the specific parameters, guiding the design of similar gaskets for different applications. [00042] In another scenario, the gasket may need to be designed for connecting pipes with flanges having specific part configurations. Herein, the flange material is stainless steel, the pipe material carbon steel, the flange thickness (for example, a part A) is 10 mm and pipe thickness (for example, part B) is 8 mm. The distance from the fasteners (bolts) is measured, and the gasket's thickness will vary based on this distance. Distance from fasteners (D1) at a closest region is 5 mm, a distance from fasteners (D2) at a midway region is 15 mm, and a distance from fasteners (D3) at a farthest region is 25 mm. Simulations may be conducted to model clamping force distribution. Calculations involve determining the optimal thickness for different distances from the fasteners, ensuring even pressure distribution. The gasket may be designed based on the simulation and the calculations. A gasket material may be silicone, an initial thickness (closest to fasteners) of the gasket may be 4 mm, thickness at D2 is 6 mm, and thickness at D3 is 8 mm. The gasket may be placed between the stainless-steel flange (part A) and the carbon steel pipe (part B). Nuts and bolts may be tightened evenly. Simulation results may
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Reference Numerals: 100, 304, 400A, 500A to 500D – Gasket
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A component assembly, the component assembly (300) comprising:5
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a gasket (100, 304) comprising a first portion (108A) and a second portion (108B), wherein the first portion (108A) of the gasket (100) and the second portion (108B) of the gasket (100) 10 have a first height and a second height, respectively, wherein the first height and the second height being different from each other, and wherein the gasket (100, 304) is disposed between the first component (302) and the second component (306).
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The component assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the20 first component (302) and the second component (306) are composedof at least one of a metal, UPVC, plastic, or a composite polymer.
4.
The component assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein thegasket (100, 304) is composed of a material comprising at least one25 of: rubber, silicone, metal, cork, felt, neoprene, nitrile rubber,fiberglass, polytetrafluoroethylene, polychlorotrifluoroethylene or aplastic polymer.
5.
The component assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein thefirst portion (108A) is disposed at a proximity to a fastening30
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associated with the first portion (108A) and/or the second portion (108B).
6.
The component assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein thesecond portion (108B) is disposed adjacent to the first portion.
7.
The component assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a third5 height of a sub-portion (204) associated with the second portion(108B) is associated with a distance of the sub-portion (204) from afastening mechanism.
8.
The component assembly (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein thefirst height of the first portion (108A) and the second height of the10 second portion (108B) is associated with one or more of: a shape ofthe first component (302) and/or the second component (306), amaterial of the first component (302) and/or the secondcomponent(306), a thickness of the first component (302) and/or thesecond component(306), a lubrication carried within the first15 component (302) and/or the second component(306).