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Clearance control arrangement

US8894358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2011
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/407
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clearance control arrangement includes first and second components defining a clearance therebetween. The first component includes a surface portion having at least a layer of material that changes thickness when actuated. The clearance control arrangement also includes an actuator to actuate the layer of material.

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