Leaf seal arranged between turbine rotor and stator as well as assembly method thereof

摘要

A seal assembly (18) for installation between rotating and stationary components (10, 12) of a machine includes a first plurality of leaf spring segments (20) secured to the stationary component (12) in a circumferential array surrounding the rotating component, the leaf spring segments (20) each having a radial mounting portion (22) and a substantially axial sealing portion (24), the plurality of leaf spring segments (20) shingled in a circumferential direction.