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Curvic seal fitting and balance weight locations

US10738639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2016
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2038

Classification

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

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a seal comprising: a first fitting configured to couple to a first disk, and a curvic joint including curvic teeth, where a first distance between the first fitting and the curvic teeth is equal to or greater than a first thickness of the first disk. In some embodiments, an engine comprises: a compressor disk, a turbine disk, and a seal including: a first fitting configured to couple to the turbine disk, a second fitting configured to couple to the compressor disk, and a curvic joint including curvic teeth, where a first axial distance between the first fitting and the curvic teeth is greater than or equal to a first radial thickness of the turbine disk.

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