BIFURCATED 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. One or more spring tabs extend from the first seal section and/or the second seal section, are disposed between the first and second seal sections, and bias the first and second seal sections away from one another.

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 seal section; and a second seal section; wherein the first and second seal sections are configured to sealingly engage with the first and second components; one or more spring tabs extending from the first seal section and/or the second seal section, disposed between the first and second seal sections and operative to bias the first seal section and the second seal section away from one another; and wherein the first and second seal sections are configured to move relative to one another.