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Spring seal for turbine dovetail

US8038405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2008
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2240/55
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spring seal system for a turbine dovetail tab. The spring seal system may include a sealing slot positioned about the tab and a spring seal positioned within the sealing slot. The spring seal may include a substantial “U” shape.

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