Inter-blade sealing for a turbine or compressor wheel of a turbine engine
US9410433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inter-blade sealing for a turbine or compressor wheel of a turbine engine includes inserts engaged in longitudinal cavities in side edges of platforms of blades and bearing, in operation, against facing side edges of platforms of adjacent blades. Each insert has a cylindrical elongate shape and includes in its outer cylindrical surface at least one annular groove for passing platform cooling air.
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