Compliant seal for rotor slot
US8215914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49321
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compliant seal assembly for sealing a gap between a dovetail tab of a bucket and a slot of a rotor. The compliant sealing assembly may include a sealing groove positioned about the slot and a compliant seal positioned about the sealing groove. The compliant seal is forced into the gap and about the dovetail tab when the bucket rotates.
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