US3975114A
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Seal arrangement for turbine diaphragms and the like
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1975-09-23
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1995-09-23
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for sealing the joints formed between the facing ends of turbine stator segments arranged in an annular array to form a turbine diaphragm is disclosed, the arrangement basically consisting of seal strips formed by at least two bimetal ribbons fastened along their longitudinal centerlines and adapted to deflect away from each other with increasing temperatures, the opposite edges of the strips being disposed in grooves in the facing ends of the stator segments.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W. Kalkbrenner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:06
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D11/00; F01D11/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S277/00; Y10S277/931; Y10S277/932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
In a gas turbine, a seal arrangement comprising: a number of arcuate stator segments disposed in end-to-end relation to form at least a part of an annular array, the opposing ends of adjacent segments including facing grooves adapted to receive seal strips to bridge any gap existing between said ends; and seal strips received in said facing grooves, each of said seal strips comprising at least two bimetal ribbons fastened along their longitudinal centerline portions and arranged with their high expansion sides facing so that the longitudinal edge portions of said ribbons deflect away from each other with increasing temperatures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a gas turbine, a seal arrangement comprising: a number of arcuate stator segments disposed in end-to-end relation to form at least a part of an annular array, the opposing ends of adjacent segments including facing grooves adapted to receive seal strips to bridge any gap existing between said ends; and seal strips received in said facing grooves, each of said seal strips comprising at least two bimetal ribbons fastened along their longitudinal centerline portions and arranged with their high expansion sides facing so that the longitudinal edge portions of said ribbons deflect away from each other with increasing temperatures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a turbine according to claim 1 wherein: said seal strips each include an intermediate single metal ribbon sandwiched between said two bimetal ribbons.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
An arrangement for sealing between the ends of segments having generally arcuate shapes and arranged in end-to-end relation to form an annular array located in an environment subject to substantial temperature changes, a sealing arrangement comprising: means at the ends of said segments defining grooves located in facing relation to each other across the gap between the facing ends of the neighboring segments; and seal strips in said grooves and extending across the gap, each of said seal strips comprising at least two bimetal ribbons fastened along their longitudinal centerline portions and arranged to deflect away from each other with increasing temperatures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
An arrangement for sealing between the ends of segments having generally arcuate shapes and arranged in end-to-end relation to form an annular array located in an environment subject to substantial temperature changes, a sealing arrangement comprising: means at the ends of said segments defining grooves located in facing relation to each other across the gap between the facing ends of the neighboring segments; and seal strips in said grooves and extending across the gap, each of said seal strips comprising at least two bimetal ribbons fastened along their longitudinal centerline portions and arranged to deflect away from each other with increasing temperatures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement according to claim 3 wherein: said seal strips each include an intermediate single metal ribbon sandwiched between said two bimetal ribbons.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a gas turbine having a number of arcuate stator segments disposed in end-to-end relation to form at least a part of an annular array, the opposing ends of said segments having facing grooves to receive sealing strips, an improved sealing arrangement comprising: at least two bimetal ribbons fastened together along their longitudinal centerline portions and arranged to deflect away from each other with increasing temperatures, said ribbons forming the sealing strips received by the grooves, each strip being disposed with the outwardly-deflecting longitudinal edge portions received in the facing grooves of the respective segments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a gas turbine having a number of arcuate stator segments disposed in end-to-end relation to form at least a part of an annular array, the opposing ends of said segments having facing grooves to receive sealing strips, an improved sealing arrangement comprising: at least two bimetal ribbons fastened together along their longitudinal centerline portions and arranged to deflect away from each other with increasing temperatures, said ribbons forming the sealing strips received by the grooves, each strip being disposed with the outwardly-deflecting longitudinal edge portions received in the facing grooves of the respective segments.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |