US4475291A
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Blade orientation gauge
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1983-04-14
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Granted: 1984-10-09
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Expires: 2003-04-14
Abstract
Abstract Gauges for checking the radial orientation of integrally shrouded blades wherein the shrouds abut one another to form a generally continuous shroud, the gauge having a base which fits a cylindrical surface on the rotor and extends generally radially therefrom, the blade being contacted in at least two points by the gauge which has an anvil which moves as the orientation of the blade varies and a micrometer head which measures the movement of the anvil to give a digital indication of the orientation of the blade.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Aymen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:39
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A gauge for determining orientation of a turbine blade having a root and shroud portion, the turbine blade being disposed on a turbine rotor which has a cylindrical surface thereon, said gauge comprising: a base portion; means disposed on said base portion for contacting two points on said cylindrical surface; a support portion extending from said base portion in a generally radially outwardly direction when said contact means engage said cylindrical surface; an anvil portion movably disposed on said support portion and disposed to engage said turbine blade; and a micrometer head carried by said support and having indicia disposed thereon and a spindle, the axial position of which is indicated by the indicia, whereby the orientation of the turbine blade with respect to a radial line can be determined by reading the indicia on the micrometer head when the spindle engages the anvil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A gauge for determining orientation of a turbine blade having a root and shroud portion, the turbine blade being disposed on a turbine rotor which has a cylindrical surface thereon, said gauge comprising: a base portion; means disposed on said base portion for contacting two points on said cylindrical surface; a support portion extending from said base portion in a generally radially outwardly direction when said contact means engage said cylindrical surface; an anvil portion movably disposed on said support portion and disposed to engage said turbine blade; and a micrometer head carried by said support and having indicia disposed thereon and a spindle, the axial position of which is indicated by the indicia, whereby the orientation of the turbine blade with respect to a radial line can be determined by reading the indicia on the micrometer head when the spindle engages the anvil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A gauge as set forth in claim 1, wherein the anvil has a pin disposed therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A gauge as set forth in claim 2, wherein the turbine blade has a hole aligned with the center line of the blade and the pin on the anvil fits into said hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A gauge as set forth in claim 3, wherein the support portion has a pin dissposed therein and the turbine blade has a hole disposed radially outwardly from a bottom portion of the root portion of the blade and the pin in the support portion fits into the last-mentioned hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A gauge as set forth in claim 2, wherein the support portion has an arm that extends therefrom and the arm has a hole disposed therein and the pin fits into said hole and the anvil is pivotally mounted on said pin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A gauge as set forth in claim 5, wherein the anvil contacts the turbine blade at two locations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A gauge as set forth in claim 6, wherein one of the locations where the anvil contacts the blade is adjacent the shroud and the other location is adjacent the root.
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) | 1987-10-09 | 1988-04-09 | 1988-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-09 | 1992-04-09 | 1992-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-09 | 1996-04-09 | 1996-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |