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Turbine vane with mistake reduction feature

US9670790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2012
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49323
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turbine vane for a gas turbine engine has an inner platform, an outer platform, at least one airfoil extending between the inner and outer platforms, and a tab radially extending inward from a front side of the inner platform. The tab contains a mounting aperture and an identification aperture that identifies an engine in which the turbine vane may be installed.

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