Patent ID: 6669203
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A brush seal and spring combination for disposition between a first rotatable component and a second component fixed against rotation, comprising:an arcuate brush seal segment for disposition between the first component and the second component and including a pair of arcuate plates and a plurality of brush bristles projecting therefrom having free ends for sealing with the first rotatable component; and an elongated leaf spring for disposition between the brush seal segment and the second component; said leaf spring being fixedly secured adjacent one end to the brush seal segment and having first and second circumferentially extending reversely curved portions, said first curved portion projecting away from said brush seal segment for engaging the second component at a location along said spring substantially medially of opposite ends thereof, said second curved portion being located adjacent a second end of said spring opposite said one end and in engagement with the brush seal segment.