Turbine blade damper system having pin with slots
US9879548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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