Composite shroud and methods for attaching the shroud to plural blades
US8998581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49337
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impeller for a turbo-machine and is provided. The impeller includes a metallic base having a central hole, a back surface and a front surface opposite to the back surface; at least one blade extending on the front surface of the metallic base; a composite shroud attached to the at least one blade such that plural closed paths or vanes are formed by the front surface of the metallic base, the at least one blade and the composite shroud; and a connector configured to attach the composite shroud to the metallic base or the at least one blade.
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