Seal between static turbine parts
US6431825B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/0887
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal between two static turbine parts is provided with a carrier piece comprising a flat metal piece with a middle piece and end pieces each of which is arranged in a groove in the static turbine parts. A second part comprising a flat metal piece and having a middle piece and end pieces which are also arranged in grooves is attached to the middle piece of the carrier. The end pieces are constructed resiliently, ensuring a sealing contact between the end pieces and the inside surfaces of the grooves even in the case of a relative shift of the grooves. The seal does not depend on the level of a pressure differential.
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