Patent ID: 6883807
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: F01D,F05D,F16J

Abstract:
1. A turbine seal, comprising: a main body configured to fit at least partially into a recess in a turbine component and to engage the recess to seal the main body to the turbine component; a first arm extending laterally from the main body and configured to engage a surface of a turbine component; a second arm extending laterally from the main body and positioned generally parallel to the first arm and configured to engage the surface of the turbine component; a third arm extending laterally from the main body and positioned between the first and second arms; and wherein the third arm includes a first end having a thickness and coupled the main body and a second end having a thickness and positioned on the third arm opposite to the first end, wherein the thickness of the second end is less than the thickness of the first end.