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Structural guide vane outer diameter K gussets

US10087766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2014
Grant dateOct 2, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A guide vane includes an airfoil with a first end and a second end. A platform is disposed at a first end of the airfoil, and a K-gusset is disposed on the platform opposite the airfoil. The K-gusset includes four bosses and ribs extending between the bosses in a “K” configuration.

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