Brush seal coil for rotary machinery and method of retrofitting
US6612581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/56
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article for controlling flow of a fluid medium in a fluid path comprises a brush seal carrier and at least one brush seal coil disposed within the brush seal carrier. The brush seal coil is arranged in predetermined array and comprises a continuous helical member. In addition, a brush seal, for controlling the flow of the fluid medium in the fluid path, comprises a plurality of fibers secured to the brush seal coil.
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