Flexible seal for turbine engine
US8827642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system including: a first turbine segment comprising a first blade coupled to a first shank. The system also includes a second turbine segment including a second blade coupled to a second shank, as well as an elongated flexible seal disposed in a gap between the first and second shanks. The elongated flexible seal includes an opening configured to channel a fluid flow into a hollow region of the elongated flexible seal to induce expansion of the elongated flexible seal in the gap.
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