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Bucket assembly for use in a turbine engine

US9631500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2013
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49332
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly for use in a turbine engine is provided. The assembly includes a first bucket, a second bucket circumferentially adjacent to the first bucket, a shroud extending between the first and second buckets, and an aerodynamic shell substantially encircling the shroud such that a cavity is formed between the aerodynamic shell and the shroud.

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