System and method for adjusting stiffness of a brush sealing...

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2008-04-04

2011-10-04

Pickard, Alison (Department: 3674)

Seal for a joint or juncture

Seal between relatively movable parts

Brush seal

Reexamination Certificate

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08028996

ABSTRACT:
A brush sealing system includes a plurality of bristles, each having a first end coupled to a holding device and a second end protruding outwards from the holding device. One or more shims are disposed between the first end of each of the bristles and the holding device; wherein the shims are configured to controlling a pinch point diameter of the bristles.

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