Patent ID: 7584620
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: F01D,F02C,F05D,F23R,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A transition duct support system comprising: an outer span; an inner span; at least one brace extending from one of the outer span and the inner span, wherein the brace provides one or more mounting apertures; a central column joining the outer span and the inner span such that a first lateral opening is defined on one side of the central column and a second lateral opening is defined on an opposite side of the central column, wherein a portion of the inner span, a portion of the outer span and a first side of the column provide a first channel extending along the first lateral opening, wherein a portion of the inner span, a portion of the outer span and a second side of the column provide a second channel extending along the second lateral opening, whereby the first lateral opening can engage an inserted portion of a first transition duct and the second lateral opening can engage an inserted portion of a second transition duct; a first seal provided along the first lateral opening and being at least partially received in the first channel, whereby the first seal can seal against the inserted portion of the first transition duct; and a second seal provided along the second lateral opening and being at least partially received in the second channel, whereby the second seal can seal against the inserted portion of the second transition duct.