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Turbine blade damper system having pin with slots

US9879548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/96
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A damper system for a turbine having adjacent turbine bucket platforms including opposing slash faces having opposing grooves is provided. The system includes a pin having a substantially cylindrical-shaped body configured for positioning in the opposing grooves. A set of slots are provided in an outer surface of the pin and at spaced axial locations therealong. The set of slots face in a radially outward direction relative to the turbine bucket platforms.

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