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Dust resistant platform blade

US7244101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2005
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A gas turbine engine rotor blade includes an airfoil, platform, shank, and dovetail integrally joined together. A dust escape hole extends through the platform adjacent a fillet bridging the platform and shank to bleed dust therefrom during operation.

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