Balance ring for gas turbine engine
US9957799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2132
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ring has a ring body with a central portion surrounding an axis and extending to first and second opposing ends separated by a split. The central portion has a first axial thickness. At least one retaining feature is formed on the ring body, the at least one retaining feature having a second axial thickness greater than the first axial thickness. An assembly and a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.
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