US3132842A
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Turbine bucket supporting structure
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-04-13
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Tharp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:26
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/02; F01D5/022; F01D5/12; F01D5/22; F01D5/225; F01D5/30; F04; F04D; F04D25/00; F04D25/02; F04D25/04; F04D25/045; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR SECURING HOLLOW TURBINE BUCKETS TO A ROTOR OR THE LIKE COMPRISING: (A) A CENTRAL HOLLOW BOX MEMBER HAVING A CROSS SECTION DEFINED BY FIRST AND SECOND LONG SIDES ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER AND FIRST AND SECOND SHORT SIDES ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER, (B) A FIRST SIDE-RAIL SECURED TO SAID FIRST SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE LYING IN A PLANE COMMON TO SAID FIRST LONG SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER, (C) A SECOND SIDE-RAIL SECURED TO SAID SECOND SHORT SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE LYING IN A PLANE COMMON TO SAID FIRST LONG SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER, (D) AT LEAST ONE PATTERN OF SLOTS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A TURBINE BUCKET EXTENDING INTO SAID BOX MEMBER AND SAID SIDE-RAILS, (E) EACH OF SAID PATTERNS OF SLOTS HAVING A CONFIGURATION ESSENTIALLY IDENTICAL TO THE CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION OF THE TURBINE BUCKET, AND (F) MEANS TO CONNECT SAID SIDE-RAILS TO A ROTOR OR THE LIKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR SECURING HOLLOW TURBINE BUCKETS TO A ROTOR OR THE LIKE COMPRISING: (A) A CENTRAL HOLLOW BOX MEMBER HAVING A CROSS SECTION DEFINED BY FIRST AND SECOND LONG SIDES ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER AND FIRST AND SECOND SHORT SIDES ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER, (B) A FIRST SIDE-RAIL SECURED TO SAID FIRST SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE LYING IN A PLANE COMMON TO SAID FIRST LONG SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER, (C) A SECOND SIDE-RAIL SECURED TO SAID SECOND SHORT SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE LYING IN A PLANE COMMON TO SAID FIRST LONG SIDE OF SAID BOX MEMBER, (D) AT LEAST ONE PATTERN OF SLOTS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A TURBINE BUCKET EXTENDING INTO SAID BOX MEMBER AND SAID SIDE-RAILS, (E) EACH OF SAID PATTERNS OF SLOTS HAVING A CONFIGURATION ESSENTIALLY IDENTICAL TO THE CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION OF THE TURBINE BUCKET, AND (F) MEANS TO CONNECT SAID SIDE-RAILS TO A ROTOR OR THE LIKE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |