Patent ID: 6599089
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: F01D,F02C,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 depending from a side surface of said inner rail remote from said second surface and extending radially inwardly of said inner rail for sealing engagement against said first surface to form a seal therebetween; 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 engaging said first surface; and a support bracket extending along at least a portion of one side of said seal body to support said seal segment on a side thereof remote from said inner rail, said margin of said seal segment being flexible and preloaded to seal against said first surface.