US2010077612A1PendingUtilityA1

Method of manufacturing a fairing with an integrated seal

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Assignee: TUDOR COURTNEY JAMESPriority: Sep 30, 2008Filed: Sep 30, 2008Published: Apr 1, 2010
Est. expirySep 30, 2028(~2.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Courtney James TudorScott GartenEli B. KalaaniSamir Mahendra MehtaSteven Edward Dinser
Y10T29/49323F05D 2300/43F01D 11/005F01D 9/042F16J 15/025F05D 2300/431F16J 15/027F16J 15/062
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Abstract

A method of manufacturing an integrated seal on a component is disclosed, comprising the steps of supplying a component having an edge portion, forming a profile on the edge portion, supplying a seal, applying a bond preparation on a surface on the edge portion, applying a bonding material on the seal, mounting the seal to the edge portion, and curing the bond. A method of assembling a stator assembly is disclosed comprising the steps of providing a vane, providing a first fairing located near a first side of the vane, the first fairing having a first seal coupled to a first edge portion of the first fairing, providing a second fairing located near a second side of the vane, the second fairing having a second seal coupled to a second edge portion of the second fairing and engaging a portion of the first seal with a portion of the second seal.

Claims

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1 . A method of manufacturing an integrated seal comprising the steps of:
 supplying a component having an edge portion;   forming a profile on the edge portion;   supplying a seal;   applying a bond preparation on a surface on the edge portion;   applying a bonding material on the seal;   mounting the seal to the edge portion; and   curing the bond between the seal and the component.   
   
   
       2 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of supplying a seal comprises supplying a seal having a support flange and a sealing wall. 
   
   
       3 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of supplying a seal comprises supplying a seal having a sealing contact face that is substantially flat. 
   
   
       4 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of supplying a seal comprises supplying a seal having a sealing contact face that is non-planar. 
   
   
       5 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of supplying a seal comprises supplying a seal made from a material selected from a group consisting of Silicone, Rubber, RTV Silicone, Neoprene, Polysulfide, and Polyurethane, or any combinations thereof. 
   
   
       6 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of applying a bond preparation comprises a surface cleaning operation. 
   
   
       7 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of applying a bond preparation comprises a surface roughening operation. 
   
   
       8 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of applying a bond preparation comprises applying a plasma treatment. 
   
   
       9 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of applying a bonding material on the seal comprises the step of applying a pressure sensitive adhesive on the seal. 
   
   
       10 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of applying a bonding material on the seal comprises the step of applying a silicone material on the seal. 
   
   
       11 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of mounting the seal to the edge portion comprises the step of inserting a portion of the seal on the edge portion. 
   
   
       12 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of curing the bond between the seal and the component is performed at room temperature. 
   
   
       13 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the step of curing the bond between the seal and the component is performed at a temperature higher than room temperature. 
   
   
       14 . A method according to  claim 1  further comprising the step of clamping the seal to the component during curing. 
   
   
       15 . A method according to  claim 1  wherein the component is a fairing. 
   
   
       16 . A method of assembling a stator assembly comprising the steps of:
 providing a vane;   providing a first fairing located near a first side of the vane, the first fairing having a first seal coupled to a first edge portion of the first fairing;   providing a second fairing located near a second side of the vane, the second fairing having a second seal coupled to a second edge portion of the second fairing; and   engaging a portion of the first seal with a portion of the second seal to form a contact between the portions thus engaged.   
   
   
       17 . A method of assembling a stator assembly according to  claim 16  further comprising the step of engaging a portion of the first seal with a portion of the vane such that a clearance between the portions thus engaged is substantially reduced. 
   
   
       18 . A method of assembling a stator assembly according to  claim 17  further comprising the step of engaging a portion of the second seal with a portion of the vane such that a clearance between the portions thus engaged is substantially reduced. 
   
   
       19 . A method of assembling a stator assembly according to  claim 16  wherein the first seal is bonded to the first fairing and the second seal is bonded to the second fairing. 
   
   
       20 . A method of assembling a stator assembly according to  claim 16  wherein the first seal is made from a material selected from a group consisting of Silicone, Rubber, RTV Silicone, Neoprene, Polysulfide, and Polyurethane, or any combinations thereof.

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