Seals for rotary devices and methods of producing the same
US9097128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2300/175
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal for a turbine engine is provided that includes a seal body disposed at a base of a turbine engine blade and a wing portion extending axially from the seal body. The wing portion has a first portion substantially parallel with a centerline of the engine and an angled upturn portion. The first portion extends between the seal body and the angled upturn portion. An angle between the engine centerline and the angled upturn portion is between about 0 degrees and about 90 degrees.
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