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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2011
Brian P. Arness, Simpsonville, SC (US);
John E. Greene, Greenville, SC (US);
Sze Bun B. Chan, Greer, SC (US);
Brian P. Arness, Simpsonville, SC (US);
John E. Greene, Greenville, SC (US);
Sze Bun B. Chan, Greer, SC (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A retaining seal assembly for use in a gas turbine engine is provided. The retaining seal assembly comprises an outer retaining ring coupled to an aft end of a gas turbine engine combustor. A turbine nozzle is coupled to the outer retaining ring and comprises an outer band. The outer band comprises a leading edge and an opposing trailing edge that defines a slot. A retention seal comprises a first end positioned within the slot, a generally opposing second end that contacts the outer retaining ring, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. The body further comprises an insertion portion positioned within a passage formed in the outer band. The retention seal is fabricated from a resilient material and is configured to facilitate coupling the turbine nozzle to the outer retaining ring.