Compliant plate seal with an annular ring for turbomachinery and methods of assembling the same
US8162324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4932
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of assembling a turbomachine that includes a rotor and a stationary component is provided. The method includes coupling a housing to the stationary component using at least one biasing member, wherein the housing extending circumferentially about the rotor. The method also includes coupling at least one annular ring to the housing, and coupling a plurality of plate members to the housing such that the at least one annular ring extends from the housing towards the rotor and partially through the plurality of plate members.
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