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Blade assembling

US5183244A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1991
Grant dateFeb 2, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53978
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool for locating a predetermined number of turbine blades in relative operative position with each other includes a base with a space and walls with a space between them. Blades are located sequentially and adjacently. An arc of curvature is representative of the arc of curvature for a rotor for accommodating the blades ordinarily. When the blades are located, the curvature of the top conforms with the curvature of the rotor. The blades can then be adjusted and aligned such that when located in the rotor they will be accurately positioned. With a serrated root, the root is located near the plate and held with steeple screws. With a forked root, there is a post between the fork. A finger root is secured between sidewalls.

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