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Methods and apparatus for coupling a component to a turbine engine blade

US6964557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2003
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A metering plate includes a body having a first end and a second end, at least one opening extending through the body, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the body. The body is configured to be resistance welded to at least one of a turbine engine blade and a turbine engine stator vane using the projection such that the body at least partially controls fluid flow into at least one of the turbine engine blade and the turbine engine stator vane.

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