Patent ID: 8191898
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: F16J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A brush seal assembly including: first and second annular plates defining an annular slot with generally parallel sides between said plates and a radially outer chamber opening into the slot, said chamber defined by a recess on the first plate and an opposing flat face on the second plate; and an annular brush seal having welded bristles forming an enlarged portion at one end, the brush seal extending through the slot with the enlarged portion retained in the chamber wherein at least a portion of the first plate has an extension thereof which is deformed over the second plate to hold the plates together to form the assembly; wherein the first plate has a projection extending in an axial direction locally squeezing the bristles against the flat region on the second plate to hold the bristles; and wherein the second plate contacts the weld and secures said weld in the recess of the first plate.