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Gas turbine exhaust nozzle divergent flap seal

US9016695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2011
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K1/805
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seal assembly for a nozzle in a gas turbine engine includes a connector having a first hinge portion for attaching to the nozzle, a flat portion for sealing against a wall of the engine; and a first hinge for attaching the connector to the flat portion wherein the connector is adapted to rotate relative to the nozzle and the flat portion is adapted to rotate relative to the connector.

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