Patent Number:
8,794,631
Title:
Method of manufacturing of a compliant plate seal assembly
Abstract:
A compliant plate seal manufacturing method is provided. The method includes assembling a plurality of compliant plates and a plurality of spacer shims into a weld fixture, thereby forming a leaf pack having a front and rear end and sides and a curvature, welding the sides of the leaf pack to hook plates on the weld fixture, removing a portion of the weld fixture, removing a portion of the hook plates and applying a radial flow plate to the leaf pack.
Inventors:
Mack; Michael Dennis (Ballston Spa, NY), Adis; William Edward (Scotia, NY), Deo; Hrishikesh Vishvas (Guilderland, NY), Purdy; Daniel Frederick (Schenectady, NY), Turnquist; Norman Arnold (Sloansville, NY)
Assignee:
General Electric Company
International Classification:
F16J 15/44 (20060101)
Expiration Date:
8/05/12018