Vane extremity locking system
US5399069A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2300/43
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for locking the radial extremity of vanes, wherein the extremities include heels situated behind a ring for delimiting the flow of gases, the heels including hooks between which extend other hooks of the ring. Bolts are disposed in the notches of both types of hooks and fasteners are used to secure the bolts. The assembly obtained is compact, rigid and able to be embodied easily and effectively. It is also virtually free of clearances and vibrations.
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