US4344740A
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Rotor assembly
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1979-09-28
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 1999-09-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides an improved sideplate of the type adhered to the side of a rotor disk for the retention of rotor blades and for blocking the leakage of working medium gases across the rotor disk. The elimination of retaining bolts and rivets is sought. In one effective embodiment of the present invention, the sideplate is adhered to the disk at a bayonet type joint. The sideplate is elastically deformable to enable assembly of the sideplate onto the disk with abutting surfaces of the disk and sideplate in interference engagement at release. The side surface of the disk is tapered in cross section geometry to accommodate deformation of the sideplate.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. Trenschel
- 👤 Wilho V. Aho, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:37
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/30; F01D5/3007; F01D5/3015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
276 words
A rotor assembly comprising: a rotor disk formed about an axial centerplane and having a plurality of attachment slots spaced circumferentially about the periphery of the rotor disk, a side wall in the region of the attachment slots which is tapered away from the centerplane at the periphery of the disk, a radially inwardly facing, cylindrical surface at a location radially inwardly of the side surface and of the attachment slots, a cylindrical arm extending laterally of the disk at a location inward of the inwardly facing cylindrical surface and having a plurality of radially outwardly extending lugs, each lug having an axial surface facing the centerplane; a plurality of rotor blades equal in number to the number of attachment slots, one blade extending outwardly from each attachment slot and having a root in interlocking engagement with said slot; and a one-piece sideplate covering the engaged attachment slots and blade roots at one side of the disk, said sideplate having a ring portion including a radially outwardly facing, cylindrical surface in interference engagement with the inwardly facing, cylindrical surface of the disk, a plurality of circumferentially spaced lugs equal in number to the number of disk lugs and extending radially inwardly of the ring portion with each lug having an axially facing surface in interference engagement with the axially facing surface of the corresponding disk lug, and a cover portion having a disk opposing surface which is spaced apart at the radially inner region thereof from the corresponding, tapered side surface of the disk to enable deformation of the cover portion against the corresponding side surface at engagement of the coverplate lugs with the disk lugs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
276 words
A rotor assembly comprising: a rotor disk formed about an axial centerplane and having a plurality of attachment slots spaced circumferentially about the periphery of the rotor disk, a side wall in the region of the attachment slots which is tapered away from the centerplane at the periphery of the disk, a radially inwardly facing, cylindrical surface at a location radially inwardly of the side surface and of the attachment slots, a cylindrical arm extending laterally of the disk at a location inward of the inwardly facing cylindrical surface and having a plurality of radially outwardly extending lugs, each lug having an axial surface facing the centerplane; a plurality of rotor blades equal in number to the number of attachment slots, one blade extending outwardly from each attachment slot and having a root in interlocking engagement with said slot; and a one-piece sideplate covering the engaged attachment slots and blade roots at one side of the disk, said sideplate having a ring portion including a radially outwardly facing, cylindrical surface in interference engagement with the inwardly facing, cylindrical surface of the disk, a plurality of circumferentially spaced lugs equal in number to the number of disk lugs and extending radially inwardly of the ring portion with each lug having an axially facing surface in interference engagement with the axially facing surface of the corresponding disk lug, and a cover portion having a disk opposing surface which is spaced apart at the radially inner region thereof from the corresponding, tapered side surface of the disk to enable deformation of the cover portion against the corresponding side surface at engagement of the coverplate lugs with the disk lugs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said locking means for preventing relative rotation comprises at least one pin which penetrates one of said disk lugs and the corresponding blade lug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 2 which further includes positive locking means for preventing relative rotation between the sideplate and the disk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention according to claim 3 which further includes a locking ring fastened to said cylindrical arm which has a plurality of outwardly extending lugs adapted to extend between adjacent sideplate lugs to prevent said relative rotation between the sideplate and the disk.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-08-16 | 1986-02-15 | 1986-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-16 | 1990-02-15 | 1990-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-16 | 1994-02-15 | 1994-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |