Joints and connections – Interconnected flanges or shoulders – Clamped
Patent
1993-07-30
1995-09-19
Reese, Randolph A.
Joints and connections
Interconnected flanges or shoulders
Clamped
403 28, 403 41, 403 71, 4034051, 411160, F16B 202
Patent
active
054511160
ABSTRACT:
A turbine flowpath assembly includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart airfoils disposed within an annular outer casing. Each of the airfoils includes outer and inner integral bands. A plurality of flowpath outer and inner panels are disposed between adjacent ones of the bands and circumferentially overlap the bands. The panels and bands are joined together at the respective overlaps using tripod plates and fasteners therethrough for allowing circumferential movement therebetween while providing sealing.
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Czachor Robert P.
Hesselbrock Michael R.
Ryczek Scott P.
General Electric Company
Hess Andrew C.
Kim Harry C.
Narciso David L.
Reese Randolph A.
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