US4832574A
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Turbine disk securing and removal apparatus
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1988-02-12
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Granted: 1989-05-23
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Expires: 2008-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A turbine disk assembly 20 has an extension including arms 34 and a groove 38. Nut 40 engages the groove and bears against the extension. A square head 48 on the nut fits a standard torque multiplying wrench and arms 34provide a reaction so that no adapter tool is required. Groove 38 permits pulling the disk assembly by use of the nut, and also allows sleeve 50 to hold the nut from loosening.
Inventors
- 👤 Thornton G. Woodwell
- 👤 Chandos E. Langston, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:22
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/24; F01D25/243; F01D25/002; F01D5/00; F01D5/02; F01D5/025; F05; F05D; F05D2230/00; F05D2230/60; F05D2230/70; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A turbine disk securing and removal apparatus comprising: a shaft having a threaded end; a turbine disk assembly splined and tightly fit to said shaft; an extension of said disk assembly having an annular shoulder adjacent to the threaded end of said shaft, with an axially facing surface; two opposed radially extending arms secured to said shoulder; two opposed inwardly extending lips on said shoulder overlapping a portion of said axially facing surface forming a groove between said lips and said axially facing surface; a nut threadedly secured to said shaft having an outwardly extending flange fitting within said groove and having a nut face in contact with said axially facing surface of said disk assembly, whereby said nut may react against said turbine disk, assembly in either axial direciton; and a square head on said nut, whereby a conventional torquing tool may directly engage said head and said arms to torque said nut with respect to said turbine disk assembly without the need for auxiliary tools.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A turbine disk securing and removal apparatus comprising: a shaft having a threaded end; a turbine disk assembly splined and tightly fit to said shaft; an extension of said disk assembly having an annular shoulder adjacent to the threaded end of said shaft, with an axially facing surface; two opposed radially extending arms secured to said shoulder; two opposed inwardly extending lips on said shoulder overlapping a portion of said axially facing surface forming a groove between said lips and said axially facing surface; a nut threadedly secured to said shaft having an outwardly extending flange fitting within said groove and having a nut face in contact with said axially facing surface of said disk assembly, whereby said nut may react against said turbine disk, assembly in either axial direciton; and a square head on said nut, whereby a conventional torquing tool may directly engage said head and said arms to torque said nut with respect to said turbine disk assembly without the need for auxiliary tools.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A turbine disk securing and removal apparatus as in claim 1: a locking sleeve having a tubular portion and a radially extending square flange, said flange nonrotatably engaged within said groove; and said nut having at least one axially extending locking slot adjacent to said tubular portion of said sleeve, whereby said sleeve may be deformed into said slot for locking said nut from rotation.
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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) | 1992-05-22 | 1992-11-21 | 1993-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-22 | 1996-11-21 | 1997-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-22 | 2000-11-21 | 2001-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |