Method and apparatus for fan blade tip clearance
US4478552A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49327
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for adjusting the amount of clearance between the tips of the blades of a large axial flow fan and the inner surfaces of the fan cylinder wall. A plurality of foam spacer panels are secured to the inner surfaces of the fan cylinder walls. A cutting means is attached to the outer end of the longest fan blade and extends a short distance outwardly therefrom. Rotation of the fan causes the cutting means to trim the spacer panels to achieve the required clearance. A plurality of plastic sheets are secured to the spacer panels in covering relationship thereto.
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