Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – With passage in blade – vane – shaft or rotary distributor...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
Chambers, Troy (Department: 3641)
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
With passage in blade, vane, shaft or rotary distributor...
C415S116000, C416S09700R, C244S123100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11101255
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention relate to a vane assembly formed by a forward airfoil segment and an aft airfoil segment. The aft segment is made of metal and can define the trailing edge of the vane assembly. The forward segment can be made of ceramic, CMC or metal. The forward and aft segments cannot be directly joined to each other because of differences in their rates of thermal expansion and contraction. The forward and aft segments can be positioned substantially proximate to each other so as to form a gap therebetween. In one embodiment, the gap can be substantially sealed by providing a coupling insert or leaf springs in the gap. A separate metal aft segment can take advantage of the beneficial thermal properties of the metal to improve cooling efficiency at the trailing edge without limiting the rest of the vane to being made out of metal.
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Chambers Troy
Lee Benjamin P.
Siemens Power Generation, Inc.
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