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Mold for a centrifugal impeller, mold inserts and method for building a centrifugal impeller

US9810235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2010
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49337
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mold for a centrifugal impeller for a turbomachine is provided. The mold comprises at least one annular insert, wherein the annular insert comprises a plurality of aerodynamic vane inserts configured to reproduce an annular assembly of aerodynamic vanes of a finished centrifugal impeller.

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