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Labyrinth seal for steam turbines

US5037114A · kind A · utility

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12References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 1990
Grant dateAug 6, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/444
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A honeycomb labyrinth seal includes a downstream-most row of honeycomb cells which extends beyond the exit edge of a base portion, so that a portion of each cell of the downstream-most row of honeycomb cells overhangs the base portion by an amount approximately equal to one half the width of the drainage passages formed in the base portion.

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