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Trapped insert turbine airfoil

US6193465A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1998
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49343
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas turbine engine airfoil is manufactured by forming an internal retention seat in two complementary airfoil parts. An insert is fabricated for retention in the seat. The two parts are assembled with the insert disposed in the seat therebetween. The parts are then bonded together to trap the insert therein to collectively define the airfoil. The insert and seat may be precisely fabricated for improving the efficiency of the airfoil.

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