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Gas turbine having a sealing structure

US7549845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 2005
Grant dateJun 23, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D11/005
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a gas turbine, annular overhang portions are formed on adjacent surfaces of a plurality of rotor discs so as to face each other, surrounding the rotor axis, groove portions are provided circumferentially to the surfaces of the overhang portions facing each other, and sealing structures are annularly installed to the inside of the groove portions. The gas turbine comprises sealing plate assemblies which include the overhang portions, the groove portions and a plurality of plates being formed annularly by being mutually piled up; and detachable retaining members which are provided so as to fix the overhang portions and the sealing plate assemblies together by way of disc engagement portions provided to the overhang portions and sealing plate engagement portions provided to the sealing plate assemblies.

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