System and method for sealing flow path components with front-loaded seal
US9845690B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/57
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure provides systems and methods for sealing flow path components, such as turbomachine airfoils, with a front-leaded seal. A seal channel is defined between a portion of the suction side surface of a first flow path component and a portion of the pressure side of a second flow path component. A seal is retained within the seal channel formed by the pressure side portion and the suction side portion and the seal channel defines a forward opening through which the seal is inserted during installation.
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