Compressor rotor blade spacer apparatus
US6582195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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7References
21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integral compressor rotor spacer cartridge fits within the dovetail region of the rim of a compressor rotor wheel to retain the dovetail portion of the rotor blade and maintain an angular spaced relationship between the rotor blades. The dovetail portion of the rotor blade is retained in a pocket or notched portion of the spacer cartridge.
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