F16J15/0887

Ring seal with sealing surface extension

A ring seal for sealing opposing flow component sealing surfaces defines a fluid flow path that is suitable for applications such as a semiconductor manufacturing modular gas delivery system. The ring seal includes an annular extension in the form of a modified “delta” extending from one or both sealing surfaces of the ring seal. The modified “delta” extends to an apex or point above the ring seal's sealing surface. First and second extension surfaces extend in opposite directions from the apex back toward the ring seal's sealing surface. In one aspect, the first extension surface defines a ridge where the slope of the first extension surface changes to decline faster to the ring seal's sealing surface. In another aspect, the apex is located within the annular extension closer to the axial hole than to an outer radial diameter of the annular seal body.

Sliding seal

The present disclosure relates generally to a sliding seal between two components. The sliding seal includes a seal ring including a radially extending base and an axially-extending leg disposed in a seal cavity between first and second components. A retaining ring having a first leg and a second leg defining a cavity therebetween is disposed with a portion of the base and a portion of the first component contained therein, thereby providing loading forces to help the seal ring seal against both the first and second components. One or more rope seals are carried by the seal ring in an embodiment. Other combinations of seal rings, retaining rings, and rope seals are also disclosed.

Axial retention of a platform seal

A gas turbine engine component has an axial seal pin assembly for sealing between adjacent platform regions where the seal pin assembly design provides a seal pin damper slot extending to a forward axial stop in a forward buttress region. The forward axial stop includes a relief slot to interrupt the loadpath from the airfoil into the blade neck and attachment regions to reduce the stress concentrations in these regions.

JOINED TWO PLY W SEAL
20170350266 · 2017-12-07 · ·

A metal gasket bellows seal includes a first ply and a second ply coupled to the first ply at a first location via spot joining at one or more locations.

HIGH-PRESSURE STATIC SEALING
20170343117 · 2017-11-30 · ·

A static sealing gasket of elastically deformable type, the gasket extending in elevation parallel to an axial direction perpendicular to a join plane, the gasket forming a closed loop around the axial direction and presenting a cross-section in each transverse half-plane of shape making it possible to ensure that the gasket is properly positioned inside a groove of a substantially complementary shape. Such a gasket comprises a body made of elastically deformable material, each cross-section of the gasket at rest being a polygon that is not regular and that is transversely asymmetrical.

2 PLY W-SEAL USING DISSIMILAR MATERIALS

A metal gasket bellows seal includes a first ply comprised of a first material having a first yield strength. The metal gasket bellows seal also includes a second ply positioned adjacent to the first ply and comprised of a second material having a second yield strength that is less than the first yield strength.

SEALING COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
20170343108 · 2017-11-30 ·

A method of manufacturing a sealing component includes defining a configuration for the sealing component, wherein the configuration comprises a cross-section comprising a first wall and a second wall joined by a turning wall to form a generally U-shape, the first wall and the second wall comprising a variable cross-sectional thickness, wherein the cross-section is taken along a plane extending along an axial axis of the sealing component and the cross-section extends in a circumferential direction. The method also includes depositing a powder into a chamber, applying an energy source to the deposited powder, and consolidating the powder into a layer according to the defined configuration.

Hinged seal using wire mesh

A seal segment includes a flapper seal, a wire mesh acting as a hinge for the flapper seal, and a spring. The flapper seal has a first surface and a second surface. The wire mesh includes a first section connected to the first surface of the flapper seal and a second section connected to the first section. The spring includes a first end that is in contact with the first section of the wire mesh to apply pressure to the first surface of the flapper seal and a second end adjacent the second section of the wire mesh.

PROCESS OF FORMING AND A SEAL FOR AN ENGINE
20170312869 · 2017-11-02 ·

A process of forming a turbine engine seal includes the steps of: providing a flat strip of material; roll forming the flat strip of material forming an asymmetric profile in the flat strip of material; coiling the formed asymmetric profile into an overlapping ring shape; cutting the circular shape to a predetermined length; and joining ends of the predetermined length forming the seal. The seal includes at least two peaks that are formed on opposing sides of a gap. The at least two peaks contact opposing sides of a U shaped profile at a zero radius. The asymmetric profile includes a circular shape and the ends are joined.

CREEP RESISTANT AXIAL RING SEAL

Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a seal comprising: a first leg that emanates from a center point of the seal and is configured to contact a first component, a second leg that emanates from the center point and is configured to contact a second component that is operative at a temperature that is within a range of 648 degrees Celsius to 1093 degrees Celsius, and a third leg that emanates from the center point.