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Title: Structures for attaching or sealing a space between components having different coefficients or rates of thermal expansion

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1175407

A structure for attaching together or sealing a space between a first component and a second component that have different rates or amounts of dimensional change upon being exposed to temperatures other than ambient temperature. The structure comprises a first attachment structure associated with the first component that slidably engages a second attachment structure associated with the second component, thereby allowing for an independent floating movement of the second component relative to the first component. The structure can comprise split rings, laminar rings, or multiple split rings.

Research Organization:
GE Global Research, Niskayuna, New York (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC02-92CE41000
Assignee:
General Electric Company (Niskayuna, NY)
Patent Number(s):
6,910,853
Application Number:
10/065,876
OSTI ID:
1175407
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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