Steam turbine packing spring
US6935634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/442
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packing spring for a steam turbine comprising a flat, elongated spring body of specified length, width and thickness dimensions; a flange at one end of the main spring body; and at least one bend in the main spring body, located substantially midway along the length dimension of the spring body.
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