TURBINE RING SECTOR WITH COOLED SEAL TABS

1. Field of the invention

The present invention relates to the field of turbomachines and in particular turbomachines for aircraft. It relates in particular to a ceramic matrix composite material ring sector of a turbomachine member, such as a turbine, equipped with cooling means.

2. State of the art

The state of the art includes the patent documents FR-A1 -3041993, FR-A1 -2919345, EP-A1 -1593813 and GB-A-2486954.

A turbomachine turbine with longitudinal axis X comprises one or more stages each comprising a stator and a rotor mounted downstream of the stator. The stages are arranged successively along the longitudinal axis. The stator is formed by a fixed impeller with fixed blades known as a distributor and the rotor is formed by a moving wheel with moving blades. The moving wheel is rotatably mounted inside a turbine ring centered on the longitudinal axis and which is integral with the casing. The mobile wheel comprises in particular a disc on which is mounted a plurality of mobile blades distributed circumferentially and regularly on the periphery of the disc.

The ring is formed of a plurality of ring sectors which are made of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material. CMC materials have good mechanical properties making them suitable for forming structural elements and advantageously retain these properties at high temperatures. Indeed, the major constraint of turbomachines is resistance to high temperatures. Thus, the ring sectors of the turbines made of CMC materials increase the capacity to resist high temperatures, which improves the overall efficiency of the turbomachine. In addition, CMC materials have a lower density than traditionally used refractory materials.

Each CMC ring sector comprises a base with a radially inner face and a radially outer face which are opposed. The ring sector comprises an upstream attachment lug and a downstream attachment lug which extend from the radially outer face. These upstream attachment lugs and downstream attachment lug are intended to be fixed on a ring support structure.

The use of CMC ring sectors makes it possible to significantly reduce the ventilation required to cool the turbine ring. However, the seal between the gas flow stream on the interior side and on the exterior side of the ring sectors remains a problem. In order to improve the sealing between the ring sectors, these include sealing means. The base includes a first groove and a second groove which are formed in an intersecting side face and which extend along the longitudinal axis. A first and a second longitudinal tongue are respectively housed in the first and the second grooves, the second tongue being arranged radially outside the first tongue. These tongues have dimensions that are substantially identical to those of the grooves so as to prevent leaks. However, the tightness is such that, and in particular that produced by the second tab, that a significant pressure drop is likely to occur. The pressure can increase in the radially outer part of the second tongue and reach 10 to 15 bars while the pressure in the radially inner part of the second tongue can be lower. Furthermore, the primary flow can rise between the various ring sectors, at the location of the intersecting side faces, which increases the temperature of the ring sectors and in particular of the first and second tabs which, being made of a metallic material , are more sensitive to high temperatures.

3. Purpose of the invention

The object of the present invention is in particular to provide a simple and effective solution making it possible to limit a rise in temperature of a ring sector.

4. Disclosure of Invention

This objective is achieved in accordance with the invention by virtue of a turbine ring sector made of ceramic matrix composite material intended to extend around a longitudinal axis, the ring sector comprising a base with a radially inner face , a radially outer face from which extend an upstream hooking lug and a downstream hooking lug to a ring support structure, and at least one intersecting lateral face intended to be mounted facing a lateral face of a circumferentially adjacent ring sector, the base further comprising a first groove and a second groove each formed in the intersecting lateral face, extending along the longitudinal axis X and,a first and a second longitudinal sealing tabs which each rest on a respective radially internal wall of these first and second grooves, the second groove being arranged radially outside the first groove, the first tab having a general omega shape and the sector having a first clearance which is defined radially between a central part of the first tongue and the radially inner wall of the first groove and a second clearance which is defined radially between the central part of the first tongue and a radially outer wall of the first groove, the radially inner and outer walls being opposed along a radial axis Z perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.the second groove being arranged radially outside the first groove, the first tongue having a general omega shape and the sector having a first play which is defined radially between a central part of the first tongue and the radially internal wall of the first groove and a second clearance which is defined radially between the central part of the first tongue and a radially outer wall of the first groove, the radially inner and outer walls being opposite along a radial axis Z perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.the second groove being arranged radially outside the first groove, the first tongue having a general omega shape and the sector having a first play which is defined radially between a central part of the first tongue and the radially internal wall of the first groove and a second clearance which is defined radially between the central part of the first tongue and a radially outer wall of the first groove, the radially inner and outer walls being opposite along a radial axis Z perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.the first tongue having a general omega shape and the sector having a first play which is defined radially between a central part of the first tongue and the radially internal wall of the first groove and a second play which is defined radially between the central part of the first tongue and a radially outer wall of the first groove, the radially inner and outer walls being opposed along a radial axis Z perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.the first tongue having a general omega shape and the sector having a first play which is defined radially between a central part of the first tongue and the radially internal wall of the first groove and a second play which is defined radially between the central part of the first tongue and a radially outer wall of the first groove, the radially inner and outer walls being opposed along a radial axis Z perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.

Thus, this solution makes it possible to achieve the aforementioned objective. In particular, such a configuration makes it possible to improve the circulation of air around the tongues and in particular around at least part of the first tongue so as to cool the ring sector. The temperature of the first tongue will be reduced as well as the temperatures of the radially inner part of the lateral face intended to form an intersector interface of adjacent ring sectors.

The ring sector may comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination with each other:

the radially internal wall of the first groove comprises an upstream projection and a downstream projection cooperating with the first tongue, and the upstream and downstream projections being respectively arranged upstream and downstream of the central part of the first tongue, the projections forming ends axial of a step which extends radially projecting from the radially inner wall of the first groove,

the first generally omega-shaped tongue comprises the central part, and a first lateral branch and a second lateral branch which extend respectively upstream and downstream from the central part, the first and second lateral branches each being in contact with a axial end of the step formed by the projections,

the first game and the second game are equal,

the first groove comprises a central portion which is offset radially outwards with respect to two end portions of the first groove, the first tongue has a profile substantially complementary to that of the first groove, the first sealing tongue comprising a central part extending at equal distance from the radially inner and outer walls of the peripheral wall of a central portion of the first groove, the radially inner and outer walls being opposite along a radial axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis,

the central portion of the first groove extends between the upstream and downstream projections, the value of the first clearance and/or of the second clearance is between 0.1 and 1 mm, the base comprises an upstream groove extending substantially along a radial axis Z and opening into a first side of the second groove, an upstream sealing tab being housed in the upstream groove,

the base comprises a downstream groove extending substantially along the radial axis Z and opening into the first groove, a downstream sealing tab being housed in the downstream groove,

the second groove comprises a second side which is arranged at a distance from the downstream groove,

the distance along the longitudinal axis between the second side of the second groove and the downstream groove is between 0.1 and 5 mm,

the second groove has a second side which opens into the downstream groove, the ring sector comprises a first bent sealing element housed both in the upstream groove and in the second groove and a second bent sealing element housed at both in the first groove and in the downstream groove, the ring sector comprises a third angled sealing element housed both in the second groove and in the downstream groove,

the second tab is housed with a space between it and a peripheral wall of the second groove,

the sealing tabs are each made of a metallic material or an alloy of metallic material based on nickel, cobalt, or tungsten or a CMC material,

each sealing tab has a thickness of between 0.1 and 1 mm,

each angled sealing element has a thickness between 0.1 and 1 mm.

The invention also relates to a turbine ring assembly comprising a plurality of ring sectors having any of the aforementioned characteristics, arranged circumferentially to form a turbine ring and a ring support structure on which are mounted the ring sectors.

The invention also relates to a turbine engine comprising a turbine ring assembly as mentioned above.

5. Brief description of figures

The invention will be better understood, and other aims, details, characteristics and advantages thereof will appear more clearly on reading the detailed explanatory description which follows, of embodiments of the invention given as purely illustrative and non-limiting examples, with reference to the appended schematic drawings in which:

FIG. 1 schematically represents, in axial and partial section, an example of a dual-flow turbomachine to which the invention applies;

FIG. 2 is a partial view in perspective and in radial section of a turbine ring comprising several ring sectors comprising grooves and sealing tongues housed in these grooves according to the invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates in perspective and in partial radial section another embodiment of a ring sector provided with sealing tabs in grooves according to the invention; and

FIG. 4 is a front view of an example of a ring sector with a base in which grooves are formed, each housing a sealing tongue according to the invention.

6. Description of embodiments of the invention

FIG. 1 shows a view in axial and partial section of a turbomachine with longitudinal axis X, in particular a dual-flow turbomachine 50 to which the invention applies. Of course, the invention is not limited to this type of turbomachine.

This dual-flow turbomachine 50 generally comprises, from upstream to downstream, a gas compressor assembly 51, a combustion chamber 52 and a turbine assembly 53. In the present invention, and generally, the terms " upstream" and "downstream" are defined with respect to the circulation of gases in the turbomachine, and here along the longitudinal axis X. A fan 54 is arranged upstream of the compressor assembly so as to generate a primary flow and a secondary stream. The primary flow passes through the compressor assembly, the combustion chamber and the turbine assembly. The latter comprises in the present example a low pressure turbine and a high pressure turbine.

Referring to Figure 2, the turbine, and in particular the high pressure turbine, comprises at least one turbine ring 1 which extends around a longitudinal axis, the turbine ring 1 being made of a composite material with ceramic matrix (CMC). The turbine ring 1 surrounds a mobile turbine wheel (not shown), which comprises a disc centered on the longitudinal axis and a plurality of mobile blades extending radially from the periphery of the disc. The free end of each moving blade is placed opposite the turbine ring 1.

In the present invention, the terms "radial", "radially", "inner", "outer", "inner" and "outer" are defined with respect to a radial axis Z which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.

According to other embodiments, the turbine ring could form a radially inner or outer platform of a nozzle comprising fixed blades or vanes which extend radially between a radially inner platform and a radially outer platform, the platforms being intended to delimit a gas flow channel in the turbomachine.

The turbine ring 1 is formed from a plurality of ring sectors 2. The ring sectors 2 are each mounted circumferentially adjacent to one another around the longitudinal axis X. FIG. a view in radial section along a plane passing between two contiguous ring sectors.

Each ring sector 2 has a radial section substantially in the shape of an inverted Pi (TT). Each ring sector comprises a base 3 and radial lugs 4, 5 which project radially outwards from the base 3. The base 3 comprises a radially inner face 6 and a radially outer face 7 opposite each other along the radial axis Z. The radially internal face 6 defines the internal face of the turbine ring and delimits a flow stream (primary stream) of the primary flow circulating in the turbomachine. The radially inner face 6 may comprise a layer of abradable material and/or a thermal barrier intended to cooperate with sealing, for example, with wipers at the free ends of the moving blades.

The upstream and downstream lugs 4, 5 are intended to be fixed to a ring support structure (not shown) which is integral with a turbine casing. The ring support structure comprises for example for this purpose an annular upstream radial flange and an annular downstream radial flange. The upstream and downstream tabs 4, 5 each comprise orifices 8 passing through their walls on either side along the longitudinal axis (cf. FIG. 3). The upstream and downstream radial flanges each also comprise an orifice passing through their walls on either side along the longitudinal axis. Fixing means are engaged both in the upstream leg and the upstream flange and both in the downstream leg and the downstream flange to hold the ring sector on the ring support structure. The holes in the flanges and legs are aligned when mounting the ring sectors on the support structure. The fixing means can be pins or screws. The upstream and downstream legs of each sector are mounted in prestress between the upstream and downstream flanges so that the flanges exercise, at least when "cold", that is to say at an ambient temperature of approximately 20° C, but also at all operating temperatures of the turbine, a stress on the tabs 4, 5 and therefore a tightening of the ring sectors by the flanges.

Each ring sector further comprises sealing means arranged circumferentially between the ring sectors and which are configured in such a way as to prevent leakage of the primary flow outside the flow stream, here primary stream, into the impeller. In particular, each ring sector comprises sealing tabs to ensure their sealing. These sealing tabs are housed in grooves of the ring sector. More precisely, the base 3 comprises a first groove 10 extending substantially along the longitudinal axis. This

first groove runs almost the entire length of the base. The length of the base is determined between a first side 11 and a second side 12 opposite along the longitudinal axis X. The first and second sides 11, 12 respectively downstream and upstream connect the radially internal and external faces 6, 7. The first groove 10 is formed in a side face 9 intersecting the ring sector and opens therein. The intersector side face 9 is intended to come into contact with another intersector side face of a circumferentially adjacent ring sector. Each ring sector comprises two side faces 9 which are opposite and each defined in a radial plane. The first groove 10 is arranged close to the radially inner face 6.

A first sealing tongue 14 is housed in the first groove 10. The first tongue 14 has a thickness which is less than the height of the first groove 10 (along the radial axis). The latter extends from an axial bottom 13 of the groove (cf. FIG. 3). This axial bottom 13 is arranged facing the opening of the first groove, the opening emerging in the side face 9. The height of the first groove 10 is measured between a radially inner wall 15a and a radially outer wall 15b of the first groove 10. Advantageously, the height of the first groove 10 is constant along its entire length. In other words, when the first tab is housed in the first groove 10,

The base 3 also includes a second groove 16 extending along the longitudinal axis. The second groove 16 extends radially outside the first groove 10. The latter is located in the vicinity of the radially outer face 7. As for the first groove 10, the second groove 16 is formed in the lateral face 9 in which it opens. The second groove 16 has a length (along the longitudinal axis) which is less than that of the first groove. A second sealing tongue 17 is housed in the second groove 16. In other words, the second tongue 17 is located radially outside the first tongue 14. The second groove 16 is arranged radially outside screw -à-vis the first tongue 14. The second tongue 17 also has a thickness which is less than the height of the second groove (along the radial axis). The height of the second groove 16 is measured between a radially inner wall 27a and a radially outer wall 27b of the second groove 16. A space or clearance is then formed between the second tongue 17 and the radially outer wall 27b of the second groove 16 when the second tab is housed in the second groove 16.

In FIG. 2, at least the radially internal wall 15a of the first groove 10 comprises at least one projection which extends from the radially internal wall 15a of the first groove 10. In the present example, the radially internal wall 15a and the radially outer wall 15b of the first groove 10 each comprise two projections which are an upstream projection 19a and a downstream projection 19b. The latter are opposed along the longitudinal axis and are each located axially at the level of an upstream or downstream leg of the ring sector. The projections make it possible to create an elevation along the radial axis of the first tongue 14 and help to maintain the first tongue in position. In particular, the projections 19a, 19b are formed by an inclination of a radially inner wall portion and a radially outer wall portion 15a, 15b located opposite with respect to the radial axis Z. This implies that the first groove 10 comprises a central portion 10a which is offset radially on the outside with respect to two axial end portions 10b, 10c of the first groove 10. The upstream and downstream projections 19a, 19b are respectively arranged upstream and downstream of the central portion 10a of the first groove 10. The two axial end portions 10b, 10c are located at the same radial distance relative to the radially inner face 6. The end portion 10b extends upstream of the projection 19a and the portion end 10c extends downstream of the projection 19b. More precisely still,

The height offset between each axial end portion 10b, 10c and the central portion 10a is between 0.3 and 1.5 times the height of the first groove 10 in the radial axis. The angle between the slope of the jump and the longitudinal axis (for each upstream and downstream jump 19a, 19b) is between 10° and 80°.

The first tongue 14 has a profile corresponding to that of the first groove 10. In particular, the first tongue 14 has a general omega shape. The first tongue 14 comprises an upstream projection 18a and a downstream projection 18b. The upstream and downstream projections 18a, 18b of the first tongue form a central part 14a and first and second lateral branches 14b, 14c which are arranged on either side of the central part 14a. The upstream projection 18a of the first tongue 14 forms an internal inclined surface which is intended to bear against an inclined surface of the upstream projection 19a of the radially internal wall 15a of the first groove 10. Similarly, the downstream projection 18b forms an internal inclined surface which is intended to bear against an inclined surface of the downstream projection 19b of the radially internal wall 15a of the first groove 10. As we can see in FIG. 2, the upstream projection 19a of the first groove 10 is upstream of the central part 14a and the downstream projection 19b of the first groove 10 is downstream of the central part 14a. The

first lateral branch 14b of the first tab 14 bears against the axial end (upstream) of the step and the second lateral branch 14c of the first tongue 14 bears against the axial end (downstream) of the step . The first and second lateral branches extend in planes which are respectively parallel to the axial ends of the radially inner wall 15a.

In particular (cf. FIG. 4), a space or play can be formed radially on either side of the central part 14a of the first tongue 14 between the first groove 10 and the first tongue 14. More precisely still, a first play J1 is defined radially between the central part 14a of the first tab 14 and the radially internal wall 15a. A second clearance J2 is also defined radially between the central part 14a of the first tab 14 and the radially outer wall 15b. The projections also make it possible to maintain the first and second clearances despite the pressure forces tending to press the first tongue against the radially internal wall 15a of the first groove in operation. Advantageously, but not exclusively, the central part 14a of the first tongue 14 extends substantially in the middle of the central portion of the first groove 10. In other words, the central part 14a extends at an equal distance from the internal and external walls 15a, 15b of the central portion 10a of the first groove 10. The first set and the second set are equal. In this way, "fresh" cooling air can circulate around the first tongue and in particular around the central part of the first tongue 14.

Advantageously, but not limitatively, the space or clearance between the first tab and a radially internal or external wall of the first groove has a value which is between 0.01 and 1 mm so as to obtain effective cooling. Indeed, the play being small between the first tongue and the wall of the first groove 10, while being non-zero, the flow velocity around the first tongue is increased and the leaks are reduced.

The ring sector 2 also includes an upstream groove 20 and a downstream groove 21 . The upstream groove 20 extends mainly substantially along the radial axis and in the upstream tab 4. As for the downstream groove 21, this extends mainly substantially along the radial axis and in the downstream tab 5. One end radially internal of the upstream groove opens into a first side 16a of the second groove 16. With regard to the downstream groove 21, a radially internal end of the latter opens into the first groove 10.

In this embodiment, the downstream groove 21 opens downstream of the downstream projection 19b. As we can also see in Figure 2, the second side 16b of the second groove 16 is closed. In other words, the second side of groove 16b does not open into downstream groove 21 . Thus, the first and the second

grooves do not communicate with each other. This arrangement makes it possible to improve the sealing of the ring sector. Advantageously, the second side 16b of the second groove 16 is at a distance from the downstream groove 21 . This configuration makes it possible to ensure that the "cool" air preferentially travels in the first groove 10 and cools a zone located between the first tongue 14 and the second tongue 17 and in particular the first tongue 14. This also makes it possible to reduce the loss of load between the first and second tongues, thus reducing the risks of reintroduction of "very hot" air (from the primary flow) circulating in the primary flow.

Advantageously, but not limitatively, the distance between the second side 16b and the downstream groove 21 along the longitudinal axis is between 0.1 and 5 mm. Such a distance makes it possible to control the quantity of air to be circulated between the grooves. Of course, the distance must not be too great so as not to degrade the specific consumption of the turbomachine too much (the less fresh air is “used”, the better the consumption).

An upstream sealing tongue 22 is housed in the upstream groove 20 and a downstream sealing tongue 23 is housed in the downstream groove 21. The downstream sealing tongue 23 is in contact with the first sealing tongue 14 at a from its ends. In this way, the tabs 23 and 14 are radially superimposed which makes it possible to reduce leaks.

The upstream tongue 22 has a thickness which is less than the height of the upstream groove 20 in the radial axis. In this way, a space or clearance is formed between the upstream tongue and the upstream groove when the latter is installed in the upstream groove. Similarly, the downstream tongue 23 has a thickness which is less than the height in the radial axis of the downstream groove 21 so as to form a space between them in the installation situation. Advantageously, the height of the upstream groove and of the downstream groove in the radial axis are respectively constant along their entire lengths.

The thickness of each sealing tongue 14, 17, 22, 23 is constant along their lengths. The tabs have a thickness which is between 0.1 mm and 1 mm.

As also illustrated in Figure 2, there are sealing elements or elbow joints intended to come into contact with tabs so as to further reduce leakage. In particular, a first angled sealing element 24 is housed both in the upstream groove 20 and in the second groove 16. This first angled sealing element 24 is therefore at the junction of the grooves 20 and 16. Advantageously, the first sealing element 24 is in contact with the upstream tongue 22 and the second tongue 17. The first sealing element 24 overlaps the tongues 22, 17.

A second angled sealing element 26 is arranged both in the first groove 10 and in the downstream groove 21 . This second sealing element 25 is therefore at the junction of the grooves 10 and 21. Advantageously, the second sealing element 26 is in contact with the first tongue 14 and the downstream tongue 23. The second sealing element 26 straddles the tabs 14, 23.

The tabs 14, 17, 22, 23 are made for example from a metallic material. These can also be made of a metal alloy based on nickel, cobalt or tungsten. According to yet another alternative, the tabs are made of a CMC material.

The tabs 14, 17, 22, 23 are produced for example by additive manufacturing or by MIM (Metal Injection Molding) manufacturing. These manufacturing processes make it possible to quickly and directly form sealing tongues of very small dimensions.

The sealing elements 24, 26 are also made of a metallic material, or a metallic alloy or else a CMC material. These can be made by processes similar to tabs, i.e. additive manufacturing or MIM. These also have a thickness of between 0.1 and 1 mm.

With two sealing tongues 14, 17, horizontal, and superimposed along the radial axis Z, a double seal is produced at the level of the base 3 of the ring, which reinforces the intersector seal (between the side faces 9 of two adjacent ring sectors) in the ring while ensuring a redirection of the air circulating on the external side of the ring towards the upstream, that is to say in the moving wheel formed by the moving blades inside the ring. Furthermore, the use of angled sealing elements 24, 26 make it possible to plug the leaks which may occur at the level of the contact portions between the sealing tongues, that is to say at the level of the junctions of the grooves .

Figures 3 and 4 illustrate another embodiment of a ring sector. The elements described above are designated in the remainder of the description by the same numerical references. The ring sector of this example differs from the previous embodiment in that the second side 16b of the second groove opens into the downstream groove 21 . In other words, the grooves 10, 16, 20 and 21 communicate with each other. A third sealing element 25 is placed both in the second groove 16 and in the downstream groove 21 . This third angled sealing element 25 is therefore at the junction of the grooves 16 and 21. Advantageously, the third sealing element 25 is in contact with the second tongue 17 and the downstream tongue 23. As for the elements of sealing 24 and 25,

CLAIMS

1. Turbine ring sector (2) made of ceramic matrix composite material intended to extend around a longitudinal axis X, the ring sector (2) comprising a base (3) with a radially inner face ( 6), a radially outer face (7) from which extend an upstream hooking lug (4) and a downstream hooking lug (5) to a ring support structure, and at least one face side (9) intersector intended to be mounted facing a side face of a circumferentially adjacent ring sector, the base (3) further comprising a first groove (10) and a second groove (16) each formed in the side face (9) intersects, extending along the longitudinal axis X and, a first and a second tabs (14,17) longitudinal seals which each rest on a radially inner wall (15a) respectively of these first and second grooves (10, 16), the second groove (16) being arranged radially outside the first groove (10) ,

characterized in that the first tongue (14) has a general omega shape and in that the ring sector has a first play (J1) which is defined radially between a central part (14a) of the first tongue (14) and the radially inner wall (15a) of the first groove (10) and a second clearance (J2) which is defined radially between the central part (14a) of the first tongue (14) and a radially outer wall (15b) of the first groove (10), the radially inner and outer walls (15a, 15b) being opposed along a radial axis Z perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.

2. Ring sector (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the radially inner wall (15a) of the first groove (10) comprises an upstream projection (19a) and a downstream projection (19b) cooperating with the first tongue (14) and the upstream and downstream projections (19a, 19b) being respectively arranged upstream and downstream of the central part (14a) of the first tongue (14), the projections forming the axial ends of a step which is extends radially projecting from the radially inner wall (15a) of the first groove (10).

3. Ring sector (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first generally omega-shaped tongue comprises the central part (14a), and a first side branch (14b) and a second side branch (14c) which extend respectively upstream and downstream of the central part (14a), the first and second lateral branches (14a, 14b) each being in contact with an axial end of the step formed by the projections.

4. Ring sector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first clearance (J 1 ) and the second clearance (J2) are equal.

5. ring sector (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the value of the first clearance (J1) and / or the second clearance (J2) is between 0.1 and 1 mm.

6. Ring sector (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (3) comprises:

- an upstream groove (20) extending substantially along the radial axis Z and opening into a first side (16a) of the second groove (16), an upstream sealing tab (22) being housed in the upstream groove ( 20), and

- A downstream groove (21) extending substantially along the radial axis Z and opening into the first groove (10), a downstream sealing tab (23) being housed in the downstream groove (21).

7. ring sector (2) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the second groove (16) comprises a second side (16b) which is arranged at a distance from the downstream groove (21).

8. ring sector (2) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the distance along the longitudinal axis between the second side (16b) of the second groove (16) and the downstream groove (21) is between 0.1 and 5mm.

9. ring sector (2) according to claim 6, characterized in that the second groove (16) has a second side (16b) which opens into the downstream groove (21).

10. Ring sector (2) according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that it comprises a first angled sealing element (24) housed both in the upstream groove (20) and in the second groove (16) and a second bent sealing element (26) housed both in the first groove (10) and in the downstream groove (21).

1 1. ring sector (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises a third angled sealing element (25) housed both in the second groove (16) and in the downstream groove (21 ).

12. Turbine ring assembly comprising a plurality of ring sectors (2) according to any one of the preceding claims arranged circumferentially so as to form a turbine ring (1) and a ring support structure on which the ring sectors (2) are mounted.