Fastener retention mechanism
US10294808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener retention mechanism for retaining fasteners of a stator assembly in a gas turbine engine is provided. The fastener retention mechanism including: a base having a first rail, a second rail, and a base surface extending therebetween, the first rail and second rail being in a facing spaced relationship with respect to each other and define a channel extending therebetween; a cover releasably connected to the base, the cover having a first foot, second foot, and cover surface extending between the first foot and second foot, wherein the first foot and second foot are configured to interlock with the first rail and second rail, respectively, such that the channel is covered by the cover surface when the cover is secured to the base; and wherein the cover is secured to the base by the interlocking of the first foot and second foot with the first rail and second rail.
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