Patent ID: 8444152
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: F01D,F05D,F16J

Abstract:
1. A method of sealing a gap between two adjacent components comprising: at least partially compressing a spring seal assembly, the spring seal assembly including: a first plate; a second plate; and one or more spring elements disposed between the first plate and the second plate; inserting the spring seal assembly into the gap; allowing the spring seal assembly to expand in the gap such that one or more of the first plate and the second plate are disposed substantially perpendicular to a flow between the two components thereby at least partially blocking the flow, while exerting a force on the two adjacent components to prevent vibration of the seal in the gap; compressing the spring seal assembly; securing the spring seal assembly in a compressed state with a thermally-sensitive adhesive; inserting the spring seal assembly into the gap; exposing the thermally-sensitive adhesive to a selected temperature which deteriorates the adhesive; and allowing the spring seal to expand in the gap.