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Seal of stacked thin slabs that slide within reception slots

US5997247A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1998
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D9/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This seal (6) running between gaps (6) between two stator sectors of a gas urbine engine is made up of several thin flexible slabs, capable of sliding one over the other, which gives a better seal.

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