Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between relatively movable parts – Diverse and distinct dynamic seals
Reexamination Certificate
2010-11-12
2011-12-13
Patel, Vishal (Department: 3674)
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between relatively movable parts
Diverse and distinct dynamic seals
C277S421000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08074997
ABSTRACT:
An improved air-riding seal system for turbine engines is presented. The seal system includes a movable primary seal assembly, a stationary secondary seal assembly, and at least one structure to increase the stiffness of a thin film between the primary seal and a rotating component. The primary seal assembly includes an annular seal ring and an arcuate support arm. The annular seal ring has a cross section that is substantially L-shaped and a surface with a step face and a circumferential dam. The arcuate support arm has a tooth at one end adjacent to an outermost circumferential surface along the seal runner, which could include an optional notch. The tooth and outermost circumferential surface are separated by a gap. The secondary seal ring is disposed between and contacts the primary seal assembly and housing structure so as to form a bore seal and a face seal therewith. A plurality of hydrodynamic pockets disposed along the circumferential dam and/or a plurality of radial dams disposed along the surface in an outward radial arrangement from the circumferential dam are provided to improve the stiffness of the thin film. Features of the invention allow for higher operating speeds.
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Garrison Glenn M.
McNickle Alan D.
McNickle, legal representative Diane
Michael Crilly, Esq.
Patel Vishal
Stein Seal Company
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