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Seal configuration for a turbo machine

US10047619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MTU Aero Engines AG · DE

Inventors

Andre Werner · Munich, DE
Stephan Klaen · Berlin, DE
Manuel Hertter · Munich, DE
Frank Stiehler · Bad Liebenwerda, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 4, 2014
Grant date	Aug 14, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 24, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF05D2240/56
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seal configuration (100) for a turbo machine having a rotor (5), wherein the seal configuration (100) has a sealing element (300) to create a seal with respect to the rotor (5) in an installed position and a supporting device (200). The supporting device (200) has, in at least one section of the supporting device, a material (9) that melts when it comes into contact with the rotating rotor (5) in the installed position. A turbo machine having a seal configuration (100) is also provided.

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