Rotor heat shield and method for securing the same into a rotor assembly
US10156141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to a rotor assembly, and in particular relates to an improved rotor heat shield which provides an innovative configuration for securing the same to the rotor assembly. The rotor heat shield element is secured to the rotor assembly in correspondence of the groove in which it is inserted. Embodiments of the present disclosure can allow the removal of current fixation features on heat shields and blades. Furthermore, since the heat shield is no longer connected to a blade but directly to the rotor assembly, there is more freedom in selecting the number of heat shield elements to be provided to form the circumferential heat shield.
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