Damper coverplate and sealing arrangement for turbine bucket shank
US8684695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/96
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bucket pair in a turbomachine includes a first bucket having an airfoil and a shank; a second adjacent bucket having a second airfoil and a second shank adjacent the first shank; a first axial slot in the first shank; and an elongated, straight damper pin adapted to seat in the first axial slot, the damper pin formed with slanted forward and aft end faces.
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