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Balancing apparatus for rotor assembly

US8506253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2009
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49321
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A balancing assembly for a rotor assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a flange engaging portion defining a flange receiving opening for mating with the flange in a slidable manner. A hole extends through at least part of the flange engaging portion, the hole corresponding in size to a recess and adapted to receive a rivet or other suitable fastener to fix the balancing weight with respect to the disc.

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