18681355. GUIDE VANE ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBOMACHINE simplified abstract (SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES)
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GUIDE VANE ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBOMACHINE
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Joao Antonio Amorim of MOISSY-CRAMAYEL (FR)
GUIDE VANE ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18681355 titled 'GUIDE VANE ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBOMACHINE
The patent application describes a guide vane assembly for a turbomachine with a stator vane that can move radially with respect to a flange using a sliding means.
- The assembly includes a sealing element mounted on the flange with a sliding means that allows radial movement.
- The sliding means consists of pins on the sealing element and/or the flange engaged in oblong orifices.
- A cover plate is situated axially opposite the pins and/or orifices to protect them.
- This design allows for easy radial movement of the sealing element for maintenance or adjustments.
- The cover plate ensures the pins and orifices are protected from damage or debris.
Potential Applications: - Gas turbines - Steam turbines - Jet engines
Problems Solved: - Facilitates maintenance and adjustments of stator vanes in turbomachines - Protects pins and orifices from damage
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in turbomachines - Simplified maintenance procedures - Enhanced durability of components
Commercial Applications: - Aerospace industry - Power generation sector - Manufacturing of turbomachinery
Questions about the guide vane assembly: 1. How does the sliding means facilitate the radial movement of the sealing element? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this innovative design?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing research on materials for improved durability of the guide vane assembly.
Original Abstract Submitted
A guide vane assembly for a turbomachine extending about an axis and having at least one stator vane which extends from a platform, a first flange extending radially inwards from the platform, a sealing element being mounted on the first flange by way of a sliding means that allows the sealing element to move radially with respect to the first flange, the sliding means having at least one pin mounted on the sealing element and/or on the first flange and engaged in at least one oblong orifice extending radially and formed in the first flange and/or in the sealing element, wherein the pin and/or the orifice are covered, at least partially, by a cover plate situated axially opposite of at least a part of the pin.
