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Vibratory tuning of rotatable blades for elastic fluid machines
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1977-01-26
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1997-01-26
Abstract
Abstract Rotatable blades are tuned by forming a plurality of ribs on concave air foil surfaces of the blades adjacent trailing edges in longitudinal alignment with the fluid flow.
Inventors
- 👤 John T. Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:48
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/14; F01D5/141; F01D5/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S416/00; Y10S416/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for tuning an array of rotatable blades each having an airfoil portion with concave and convex surfaces which come together at leading and trailing edges and are disposed immediately downstream of an array of stationary blades, the method comprising the steps of: providing ribs on the concave surface of the rotatable blades, the ribs being generally disposed parallel to the flow of fluid across the rotatable blades and extending from the trailing edge to the intermediate portion of the concave surface so that the trailing edge of the rotatable blades are tuned to vibrate at known frequencies, and setting the number of stationary blades in the array of stationary blades at a number which will produce excitation at a frequency that will not correspond to the known frequencies of the trailing edge of the rotatable blades.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for tuning an array of rotatable blades each having an airfoil portion with concave and convex surfaces which come together at leading and trailing edges and are disposed immediately downstream of an array of stationary blades, the method comprising the steps of: providing ribs on the concave surface of the rotatable blades, the ribs being generally disposed parallel to the flow of fluid across the rotatable blades and extending from the trailing edge to the intermediate portion of the concave surface so that the trailing edge of the rotatable blades are tuned to vibrate at known frequencies, and setting the number of stationary blades in the array of stationary blades at a number which will produce excitation at a frequency that will not correspond to the known frequencies of the trailing edge of the rotatable blades.
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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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |