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Turbine shroud thermal distortion control

US8801372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 5, 2012
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2300/21
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shroud for a gas turbine engine includes a leading portion having a leading edge and a first set of circumferentially spaced slots at the leading edge that break up the leading portion into circumferentially spaced segments separated by the first set of slots, and a trailing portion adjacent to the leading portion. The trailing portion has a trailing edge.

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