Interstage coverplate assembly for arranging between adjacent rotor stages of a rotor assembly
US9303521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D5/066
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interstage coverplate assembly is provided for a rotor assembly. The coverplate assembly includes an annular first coverplate, an annular second coverplate and an annular coverplate lock that extends axially between and rotatably connects the first and the second coverplates. The first coverplate includes a plurality of coverplate tabs arranged circumferentially around an axial centerline. The coverplate lock includes a plurality of lock tabs arranged circumferentially around the centerline. A first of the lock tabs circumferentially engages a first of the coverplate tabs.
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