Invention Application
- Patent Title: TURBINE SNAP IN SPRING SEAL
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Application No.: US14864221Application Date: 2015-09-24
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Publication No.: US20170089211A1Publication Date: 2017-03-30
- Inventor: Mark Broomer , Edip Sevincer , Anthony Christopher Marin
- Applicant: General Electric Company
- Main IPC: F01D11/00
- IPC: F01D11/00 ; F16J15/04

Abstract:
Snap in annular spring seal including continuous or split full 360 degree ring having radially outer second seal end spaced outwardly of a radially inner first end of the ring and axial biasing means urging first and second seal ends apart. Biasing means may include an axially aftwardly opening conical section connecting first and second seal ends and second seal end having outer aftwardly opening V-shaped cross-sectional bend or circular cross-sectional bend. Spring seal may extend radially and circumferentially between and in sealing engagement with first and second annular turbine components. First end may be spring-loaded and removably secured in U-shaped or V-shaped slot of turbine component. Slot may include symmetrical inner U-shaped bent first seal end including annular substantially parallel or non-parallel forward and aft legs connected by semi-circular cross-sectional bend. Seal may include bowed section connecting circular seal ends.
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