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Compliant seal for rotor slot

US8215914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2008
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 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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