Flexible seal system for a gas turbine engine
US9284889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/611
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible seal system for a gas turbine engine includes an annular mounting bracket, an annular support bracket, an annular flexible seal and a plurality of mounting spacers. The flexible seal extends axially between a first mounting segment and a second mounting segment. The first mounting segment is connected axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket, and includes a plurality of mounting apertures that extend axially through the first mounting segment. Each of the mounting spacers is arranged within a respective one of the mounting apertures, and extends axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket.
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