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Blade shroud deformable protective coating

US5137426A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 1990
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D5/288
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bladed rotor having blades with blade shrouds includes a deformable protective coating applied to the blades to increase the damage tolerance of the blades during foreign object ingestion. The protective coating deforms upon impact between the shroud and airfoil of adjacent blades. The deformation absorbs impact energy and improves distribution of the impact load transferred between the blades.

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