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Cantilevered hydrostatic advanced low leakage seal

US10995861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2019
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D11/025
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrostatic seal configured to be disposed between relatively rotatable components is provided. The seal includes a seal housing. The seal also includes a shoe extending axially from a forward end to an aft end to define an axial length, the shoe cantilevered to the seal housing at one of the forward end and the aft end, the shoe free at the other end.

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