Patent ID: 9103222
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: F01D,F05D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for sealing a gap between a stator vane platform comprising a seal slot, and a rotatable stator vane comprising a shaft connected to a vane end, the apparatus comprising: a substantially flat, semi-annular seal body extending circumferentially between a first body end and a second body end, and radially between a radial inner body side and a radial outer body side, wherein the inner body side is configured to wrap partially around the shaft, and the outer body side is configured to mate with the seal slot; and a first tab extending axially from the first body end, and a second tab extending axially from the second body end, wherein the first tab and the second tab are configured to engage the vane end and cause the seal body to move within the seal slot during rotation of the stator vane.