SLIDING SEAL

摘要

The present disclosure relates generally to a sliding seal between two components. The sliding seal includes a first seal section and an uncoupled second seal section which allows the first and second seal sections to move relative to one another during relative movement between the two components. A wave spring disposed between the first and second seal sections biases the first and second seal sections away from one another. A compliant seal is carried by the second seal section. Other combinations of seal sections, wave springs, and compliant seals are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A seal for sealing a space defined by first and second adjacent components disposed about an axial centerline, the seal comprising:
a first substantially C-shaped seal section including a first base and first and second legs extending from the first base and defining a first cavity; a second substantially C-shaped seal section including a second base and third and fourth legs extending from the second base and defining a second cavity, the second seal section at least partially disposed within the first cavity; a wave spring disposed within the first cavity between the first and second seal sections and operative to bias the first seal section away from the second seal section; and a compliant seal partially disposed within the second cavity; wherein the first and second seal sections are configured to move relative to one another.