Abstract:
The present disclosure relates generally to a seal between two circumferential components. The seal comprises a first rope seal partially disposed within a first retainer, a second rope seal partially disposed within a second retainer, a carrier including a first end operatively coupled to the first retainer and a second end operatively coupled to the second retainer.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates generally to a sliding seal between two components. The sliding seal includes a first seal section and an adjacent second seal section, each including a base and two extending legs defining respective first and second ends of the seal. At least the first seal section includes a first plurality of slots extending from the first end to the base and a second plurality of slots extending from the second end to the base.
Abstract:
A vane cluster includes a split damped outer shroud and an inner shroud spaced from the split damped outer shroud with a multiple of stator vane airfoils that extend between the split damped outer shroud and the inner shroud.
Abstract:
A brush seal is provided that includes a top plate, a back plate, and a bristle pack. The bristle pack is secured at a joint between the top plate and the back plate. The bristle pack includes a first bristle set extending from the joint, a second bristle set extending from the joint, and a sliding backing plate. The sliding backing plate includes a sliding portion and a support portion. The sliding portion is disposed contiguous with the second bristle set. The support portion has an inner face and a support face. The inner face is in contact with a distal end of the second bristle set. The support face is configured to support at least a portion of the first bristle set. The sliding backing plate is configured to slide relative to the second bristle set.
Abstract:
A seal for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body extending from a first end to a second end. A wrap extends at least partially around the first and second ends of the seal body. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
Abstract:
An interface arrangement includes two annular components that extend along an axis and are in contact with one another and a third component that is positioned radially inward from at least one of the two components. There is an anti-rotation feature on one of the three components that engages an anti-rotation feature on an annular seal member. The seal member is in contact with the first two components and is positioned between the third component and at least one of the first two components.
Abstract:
A brush seal includes a bristle pack disposed between a top plate and a back plate. A sliding backing plate is disposed between the bristle pack and the back plate. The bristle pack includes a first bristle set that extends across a seal gap between a first engine component and a second engine component to prevent leakage across the seal gap and a second bristle set that exerts a force on the sliding backing plate. The sliding backing plate supports at least a portion of the first bristles and extends across the seal cavity to contact the second component. The force exerted on the sliding backing plate drives the sliding backing plate into contact with the second component.
Abstract:
A seal assembly extends along an axis and seals an axial (and/or radial) gap between a first component and a second component. The seal assembly includes a seal carrier and a seal element. The seal element extends axially (and/or radially) between a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the seal element is slidingly arranged within a slot in an axial end (or a radial side) of the seal carrier. The second portion of the seal element is configured to axially (and/or radially) engage the second component.
Abstract:
A vane seal system includes a non-rotatable vane segment that has an airfoil with a pocket at one end thereof. The pocket spans in an axial direction between forward and trailing sides, with respect to the airfoil, and in a lateral direction between open lateral sides. A seal member extends in the pocket. The seal member includes a seal element and at least one spring portion that is configured to positively locate the seal member in the axial direction in the pocket. A method for positioning the seal member in a vane seal system includes positively locating the seal member in the axial direction in the pocket using the spring portion.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates generally to a seal between two circumferential components. The seal comprises a first rope seal partially disposed within a first retainer, a second rope seal partially disposed within a second retainer, a carrier including a first end operatively coupled to the first retainer and a second end operatively coupled to the second retainer.