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Anti-rotation slot for turbine vane

US8794911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2010
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49336
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fixed vane section for a gas turbine engine includes an anti-rotation slot that receives a pin for maintaining a desired position while providing for movement encountered during operation. The example anti-rotation slot includes a compound radius on inner surfaces to reduce stresses encountered during operation.

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