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Blade or vane with a laterally enlarged base

US8366399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2006
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D5/145
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A blade or vane includes a platform 130 and an airfoil 132 extending from the platform. The airfoil has a pressure surface offset in a first direction D1 from a part span mean camber line 148, a suction surface offset in a second direction D2 from the part span mean camber line, and a base 146 that is laterally enlarged in the first direction for reducing secondary flow losses.

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