DOE OSTI · 1250454
Blade attachment assembly
Abstract
An assembly and method for affixing a turbomachine rotor blade to a rotor wheel are disclosed. In an embodiment, an adaptor member is provided disposed between the blade and the rotor wheel, the adaptor member including an adaptor attachment slot that is complementary to the blade attachment member, and an adaptor attachment member that is complementary to the rotor wheel attachment slot. A coverplate is provided, having a coverplate attachment member that is complementary to the rotor wheel attachment slot, and a hook for engaging the adaptor member. When assembled, the coverplate member matingly engages with the adaptor member, and retains the blade in the adaptor member, and the assembly in the rotor wheel.
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Garcia-Crespo, Andres Jose, Delvaux, John McConnell, Miller, Diane Patricia. 2016-05-03. Blade attachment assembly. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1250454
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