METHOD OF SEALING A GAP
First Claim
1. A method of sealing a gap between first and second aerodynamic surfaces, the method comprising:
- measuring the width of the gap between the two surfaces to obtain a gap measurement;
pre-forming the width of a seal member in accordance with the gap measurement; and
fitting the seal member into the gap such that the seal member is substantially flush with the first and second aerodynamic surfaces.
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Abstract
A method of sealing a gap between first and second aerodynamic surfaces. The width of the gap between the two surfaces is measured to obtain a gap measurement. The width of a seal member is pre-formed in accordance with the gap measurement. The seal member is fitted into the gap such that the seal member is substantially flush with the first and second aerodynamic surfaces. Apparatus for performing the method is also described. The apparatus comprising: a metrology device adapted to measure the width of the gap between the first and second aerodynamic surfaces; a seal member dispenser for dispensing a seal member; and a cutter adapted to cut the seal member to size in accordance with the measurements obtained by the metrology device.
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1. A method of sealing a gap between first and second aerodynamic surfaces, the method comprising:
- measuring the width of the gap between the two surfaces to obtain a gap measurement;
pre-forming the width of a seal member in accordance with the gap measurement; and
fitting the seal member into the gap such that the seal member is substantially flush with the first and second aerodynamic surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
- measuring the width of the gap between the two surfaces to obtain a gap measurement;
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13. An aerodynamic assembly comprising:
- first and second components with respective first and second aerodynamic surfaces, the first and second components having opposed edges;
a gap between the first and second aerodynamic surfaces; and
a seal member which extends between the aerodynamic surfaces to seal the gap and is substantially flush with the aerodynamic surfaces, wherein at least one of the components has a recess which is formed in a corner where a respective one of the aerodynamic surfaces meets a respective one of the opposed edges, the recess having a seat which is inset relative to its respective aerodynamic surface and engages the seal member; andwherein the width of the gap varies along its length and the width of the seal member varies accordingly. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
- first and second components with respective first and second aerodynamic surfaces, the first and second components having opposed edges;
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