Vane assemblies for gas turbine engines
US9951639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49245
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Vane assemblies for gas turbine engines and methods for assembling vane assemblies are disclosed. The vane assemblies may include at least one shroud having at least one vane-receiving portion, at least one vane having at least one end portion received in the vane-receiving portion, and at least one sealing member having an uncompressed cross-section that is substantially circular. The sealing member(s) are disposed between and in contact with the end portion of the vane and the vane-receiving portion of the shroud.
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