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Rotor hub seal

US10954953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2019
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a rotor hub that extends along a longitudinal axis of the gas turbine engine and includes a radially outer surface that has a substantially axially extending projection and a substantially radially extending projection. A seal ring includes a body portion and at least one knife edge that extends outward from the body portion. A recess is in the body portion for accepting the axially extending portion of the rotor hub. A lock ring is in abutting contact with the seal ring and the radially extending projection on the rotor hub for securing the seal ring to the rotor hub.

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