Sealing plug
US-12077217-B2 · Sep 3, 2024 · US
Variable width gap seal
US9052016B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9052016-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113279423-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Publication date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
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A seal for bridging an interface between an aircraft exhaust deck and a trailing edge of an aircraft exhaust system includes a sheet, a spacing element, and a tensioning element. The sheet has a fixed end, a cover portion, a movable portion, and a free end. The fixed end is anchored to the trailing edge. The cover portion extends upstream from the fixed end and across the interface. The movable portion is located adjacent the aircraft exhaust deck. The spacing element engages the movable portion and defines a gap for cooling air between the movable portion and the aircraft exhaust deck. The tensioning element is attached to the free end and provides tensioning force keep the cover portion taut.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A seal for bridging an interface between an aircraft exhaust deck and a trailing edge of an aircraft exhaust system, the seal comprising: a first fitting having a top and a downstream side, the downstream side adjacent to the trailing edge on a first side of the interface; a second fitting having a top and an upstream side, the upstream side in contact with the aircraft exhaust deck on a second side of the interface; a spring located between the fi…
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- What does patent US9052016B2 cover?
- A seal for bridging an interface between an aircraft exhaust deck and a trailing edge of an aircraft exhaust system includes a sheet, a spacing element, and a tensioning element. The sheet has a fixed end, a cover portion, a movable portion, and a free end. The fixed end is anchored to the trailing edge. The cover portion extends upstream from the fixed end and across the interface. The movable…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Twelves Jr Wendell V, United Technologies Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16J15/104. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 09 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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