US3752599A
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Bucket vibration damping device
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-03-29
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A bucket vibration damping device for a turbomachine including a composite button disposed between relatively vibratory, closely adjacent blade parts in a cutout having opposite portions formed in the closely adjacent opposing edge surfaces of the blade parts. When the turbo machine is operating, centrifugal forces thrust the button radially outward within the cutout so that the button will frictionally engage the adjacent blade parts to minimize relative vibrational movement. The geometry of the button is such that it tends to provide equal frictional forces on each blade part.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:06
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/22; F01D5/225; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S416/00; Y10S416/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A bucket vibration damping device, for a turbo-machine rotor including a plurality of bucket parts circumferentially mounted about the turbine rotor, each bucket part being mounted adjacent another bucket part to provide closely adjacent opposing edge surfaces; each edge surface formed with a cutout portion and opposing cutout portions forming a cavity complementary to said bucket vibration damping device; said bucket vibration damping device comprising: a composite button, including a body portion and a crown portion, inserted into each cavity formed in adjacent opposing edge surfaces; said body portion diameter greater than said crown portion diameter and said body portion having a rounded circumference; and, the composite button mounted with the crown portion radially outward from said body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A bucket vibration damping device, for a turbo-machine rotor including a plurality of bucket parts circumferentially mounted about the turbine rotor, each bucket part being mounted adjacent another bucket part to provide closely adjacent opposing edge surfaces; each edge surface formed with a cutout portion and opposing cutout portions forming a cavity complementary to said bucket vibration damping device; said bucket vibration damping device comprising: a composite button, including a body portion and a crown portion, inserted into each cavity formed in adjacent opposing edge surfaces; said body portion diameter greater than said crown portion diameter and said body portion having a rounded circumference; and, the composite button mounted with the crown portion radially outward from said body portion.
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |