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Assembly for a stator stage of a turbomachine, the assembly comprising an outer shroud and at least one stationary vane

US8430629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2009
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2230/232
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly for a stator stage of a turbomachine is disclosed. The assembly includes: an outer shroud presenting a series of openings for mounting each stationary vane by welding between the edge of an opening and the outline of the platform of the vane, the outline of the outer segment of an opening surrounding, in radial projection, the outline of the inner segment thereof, the shroud not having any other holes; and at least one stationary vane with its top including a non-pierced platform received in one of the openings prior to the welding step, such that an inside face of the platform bears against a bearing face of the shroud, the outline of the platform presenting a shape that is identical to the shape of the outline of the opening.

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