High temperature seals and high temperature sealing systems
US7771159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2300/603
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high temperature seal that may include an interior region comprising a material that swells when exposed to a high temperature environment and at least one projection that is able to be inserted into a slot, and a coating that substantially prevents swelling to coated areas of the interior region. The coating may be disposed upon an exterior surface of the interior region such that a distal end of at least one projection remains at least partially uncoated and the remainder of the interior region is substantially covered by the coating. The interior region may include a ceramic matrix composite.
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