Structural guide vane outer diameter K gussets
US10087766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2035 |
Classification
- 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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