Patent ID: 6609885
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: F01D,F16J

Abstract:
A turbine comprising:a turbine nozzle support ring having a generally axially facing first surface; a turbine nozzle segment having at least one stator vane and a radially inwardly extending inner rail having a second surface in axial opposition to said first surface; a seal extending from a radial inward facing surface of said inner rail for sealing engagement against said first surface to form a seal therewith; said seal including a seal segment having at least a first plate, an overlay of a woven metallic cloth and a distal margin covered by said cloth and sealingly engaging said first surface; and a bracket extending along said inner rail and at least a portion of one side of said seal segment to support said seal segment from said inner rail, said margin of said seal segment being flexible and preloaded to seal against said first surface.