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Method and apparatus for creating seal slots for turbine components

US8210823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2008
Grant dateJul 3, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49316
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing slot system for a turbine dovetail. The sealing slot system may include a dovetail tab with a first leg and a second leg, an insert positioned between the first leg and the second leg so as to define a sealing slot, and a pin extending through the dovetail tab and the slot insert.

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