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Energy-absorbing turbine missile shield
Assignee: Automation Industries Inc
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Filing: 1980-05-01
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Granted: 1983-08-09
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Expires: 2000-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A turbine missile shield is formed by a series of substantially semi-cylindrical, concentric stainless steel shells joined and spaced apart by longitudinal and transverse spreader beams. The longitudinal peripheries of the shells are joined to form mounting rims with bolt holes formed therein to enable mounting on a turbine pedestal or operating floor.
Inventors
- 👤 Iqbal Husain
- 👤 Arnold Gundersen
- 👤 John F. Risley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:25
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D21/00; F01D21/04; F01D21/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An energy-absorbing turbine missile shield for containing any broken pieces of rotatable parts of a turbine thrown outwardly through a turbine casing with substantial kinetic energy comprising: (a) at least two rigid spaced concentric curved shells enclosing the turbine casing and formed of ductile stainless steel deformable plastically as well as elastically under impact of said broken turbine pieces to absorb their kinetic energy without resulting in complete penetration through both of said shells; (b) a plurality of longitudinal spreader beams of ductile metal connecting and spacing apart the two shells; and (c) a pair of opposed mounting rims formed by opposed edges of at least one of said shells to permit mechanical attachment of the shield with respect to a fixed operating floor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An energy-absorbing turbine missile shield for containing any broken pieces of rotatable parts of a turbine thrown outwardly through a turbine casing with substantial kinetic energy comprising: (a) at least two rigid spaced concentric curved shells enclosing the turbine casing and formed of ductile stainless steel deformable plastically as well as elastically under impact of said broken turbine pieces to absorb their kinetic energy without resulting in complete penetration through both of said shells; (b) a plurality of longitudinal spreader beams of ductile metal connecting and spacing apart the two shells; and (c) a pair of opposed mounting rims formed by opposed edges of at least one of said shells to permit mechanical attachment of the shield with respect to a fixed operating floor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An energy-absorbing turbine missile shield according to claim 1 wherein the ductile stainless steel is Type 304 stainless.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An energy-absorbing turbine missile shield according to claim 1 wherein each of said mounting rims is formed by opposed overlapping edges of the shells, each rim having a series of bolt holes formed therein.
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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) | 1986-08-08 | 1987-02-07 | 1987-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-08 | 1991-02-07 | 1991-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-08 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |