Surface following brush seal

摘要

Brush seal lifetime and sealing efficiency are increased by providing a brush seal (34) with a holder (42) and a carrier (56) moveably suspended from the holder (42) by a plurality of flexible support wires (58). A plurality of bristles (59) is secured to the carrier (56). Preferably, the holder (42) is attached to a stationary member (36), and the bristles (59) sealingly engage a rotating member (38). <IMAGE>