US3745628A
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Rotor structure and method of construction
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A rotor structure having at least two radially extending rotor disks. The disks are adjacent to each other and have a knurled portion disposed on one of the disks. The disks are compressed, thereby embossing the knurled portion onto at least one of the disks to prevent relative rotational movement of the disks. Bolts are axially disposed through the disks to prevent axial movement of the disks.
Inventors
- 👤 W Stahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:57
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/02; F01D5/06; F01D5/066; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S415/00; Y10S415/91; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49316; Y10T29/4932; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49833; Y10T29/49861
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A method of forming a rotor structure comprising the steps of; 1. providing at least two radial extending disk structures; 2. machining a knurled portion on at least one of the mating surfaces of the disk structures; 3. aligning the adjacent disk structures relative to each other in axial and radial directions; 4. compressing the adjacent disk structures to emboss the knurled portion on the other disk structure; 5. and providing means to maintain the disk structures in axial abutment.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A method of forming a rotor structure comprising the steps of; 1. providing at least two radial extending disk structures; 2. machining a knurled portion on at least one of the mating surfaces of the disk structures; 3. aligning the adjacent disk structures relative to each other in axial and radial directions; 4. compressing the adjacent disk structures to emboss the knurled portion on the other disk structure; 5. and providing means to maintain the disk structures in axial abutment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
machining the mating surfaces of the third disk structure to provide annular knurling portions thereon;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
machining the mating surfaces of the third disk structure to provide annular knurling portions thereon;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
machining a knurled portion on at least one of the mating surfaces of the disk structures;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
machining a knurled portion on at least one of the mating surfaces of the disk structures;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method recited in claim 1 and further including the steps of:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
5 words
providing a third disk structure;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
5 words
providing a third disk structure;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
and compressing the disk structures to emboss the knurled portions onto the third disk structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
and compressing the disk structures to emboss the knurled portions onto the third disk structure.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
17 words
A method of constructing a rotor structure for an elastic fluid utilizing machine comprising the steps of:
Claim 13
Independent Claim
17 words
A method of constructing a rotor structure for an elastic fluid utilizing machine comprising the steps of:
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
aligning the adjacent disk structures relative to each other in axial and radial directions;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
aligning the adjacent disk structures relative to each other in axial and radial directions;
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
positioning the third disk structure between the first and second disk structures;
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
positioning the third disk structure between the first and second disk structures;
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
compressing the disk structures to emboss the knurled portion of the third disk structure onto the mating surfaces of the first and second disk structures; and
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
compressing the disk structures to emboss the knurled portion of the third disk structure onto the mating surfaces of the first and second disk structures; and
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
compressing the adjacent disk structures to emboss the knurled portion on the other disk structure;
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
compressing the adjacent disk structures to emboss the knurled portion on the other disk structure;
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
11 words
and providing means to maintain the disk structures in axial abutment.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
11 words
and providing means to maintain the disk structures in axial abutment.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
securing the disk structures in an axial direction to prevent axial movement between the disk structures.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
securing the disk structures in an axial direction to prevent axial movement between the disk structures.
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |