US4204803A
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Diaphragm support
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1978-07-21
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Granted: 1980-05-27
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Expires: 1998-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A support arrangement is disclosed for supporting an annular diaphragm in a turbine casing. The support arrangement allows the diaphragm to be vertically aligned with respect to the turbine casing and rotor and comprises in its most basic form the combination of a horizontally mounted bifurcated lug and a vertically mounted dumbbell shaped adjusting screw.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. Leger
- 👤 Peter P. Clifford
- 👤 William N. Matson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:38
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/24; F01D25/246; F05; F05B; F05B2230/00; F05B2230/60; F05B2230/604; F05B2230/608; F05D; F05D2230/00; F05D2230/60; F05D2230/64; F05D2230/644
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A support arrangement for supporting an annular diaphragm half into a turbomachine casing comprising: at least two support lugs threaded into said diaphragm, one from each side of the machine axis centerline; said support lugs extending in a generally radial direction; each support lug having a bifurcated head section extending outwardly from said diaphragm; at lease two adjusting bolts threaded into said turbomachine casing, one from each side of the machine axis centerline; said adjusting bolts each including an enlarged bearing platform and a cap portion having a reduced section there between, said reduced section for insertion into the bifurcated head section of its respective lug; and a locking tab connected to each cap portion for engaging said bifurcated head section whereby said adjusting bolt is locked in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A support arrangement for supporting an annular diaphragm half into a turbomachine casing comprising: at least two support lugs threaded into said diaphragm, one from each side of the machine axis centerline; said support lugs extending in a generally radial direction; each support lug having a bifurcated head section extending outwardly from said diaphragm; at lease two adjusting bolts threaded into said turbomachine casing, one from each side of the machine axis centerline; said adjusting bolts each including an enlarged bearing platform and a cap portion having a reduced section there between, said reduced section for insertion into the bifurcated head section of its respective lug; and a locking tab connected to each cap portion for engaging said bifurcated head section whereby said adjusting bolt is locked in place.
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) | 1983-05-27 | 1983-11-26 | 1984-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-27 | 1987-11-26 | 1988-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-27 | 1991-11-26 | 1992-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |