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Wear protection system for turbine engine rotor and blade

US5240375A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 1992
Grant dateAug 31, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2230/54
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved type wear protection system for a turbine engine rotor and blade, in which a multilayer clad shim is interposed between a dovetail portion of a blade and the dovetail slot portion of a rotor, is described. The shim, preferably comprised of surface layers of phosphor bronze and a center layer of austenitic stainless steel, is especially effective in preventing fretting damage to titanium engine components.

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