| 摘要 |
A labyrinth bucket tip to stator segment seal is provided. The bucket cover includes radially outwardly projecting labyrinth teeth while the fixed segment contains radially inwardly projecting labyrinth teeth. The teeth are arranged in groups thereof with end teeth or repeating patterns of groups lying in radial registration with one another while teeth between the end teeth are radially misaligned to provide a vernier type arrangement. The inner teeth groups have reduced radial clearance relative to conventional practice. End teeth are provided for each array of teeth which project beyond the gap between the tips of the groups of teeth to form a conventional seal with radially opposing lands and conventional radial clearance. This design results in an improved labyrinth bucket tip seal having reduced leakage and minimal risk of performance deterioration due to rubs.
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