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Knife edge with increased crack propagation life

US10167729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2014
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2300/175
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A knife edge seal includes a pedestal and a knife edge with a tip and a base. The base rests on the pedestal. The base has a first width and the tip has a second width, and the ratio of the first width to the second width is in the range of 5:1 to 15:1. A gas turbine engine and a method of sealing a high pressure area from a low pressure area are also disclosed.

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