Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Impeller making
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-22
2008-10-14
Look, Edward (Department: 3745)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Impeller making
C415S209400, C415S210100, C029S402010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07434313
ABSTRACT:
A repaired turbine engine stationary vane assembly, including at least one airfoil bonded between inner and outer bands, is provided by a method of providing first and second vane assembly members bonded at respective circumferential edges, for example by brazing or welding. The first vane assembly member includes the outer band, the airfoil, an inner flange, and a first segment of the inner band with a first edge, spaced from the flange and extending between and through inner band circumferential edge portions. The second vane assembly member includes a second segment of the inner band including a second edge of shape and size matched with the first edge and extending through the inner band circumferential edge portions.
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Dasilva Paul D.
Ford Gregory Matthew
Siebert Timothy Lee
Andes William Scott
General Electric Company
Hemmati Asefeh
Look Edward
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