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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2025
Applicant:
Rtx Corporation, Farmington, CT (US);
Inventors:
Winston Smiddy, South Windsor, CT (US);
Paul M. Lutjen, Kennebunkport, ME (US);
Alex J. Schneider, Manchester, CT (US);
Peter Wilkins, Manchester, CT (US);
Assignee:
RTX CORPORATION, Farmington, CT (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01D 11/24 (2006.01); F23R 3/00 (2006.01); F23R 3/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F01D 11/24 (2013.01); F23R 3/007 (2013.01); F23R 3/04 (2013.01); F05D 2240/11 (2013.01); F05D 2260/201 (2013.01); F05D 2300/6033 (2013.01);
Abstract
The disclosure describes methods and devices for retaining and sealing cover plates or impingement plates for CMC components. One or more spring members are used to retain the cover plate or impingement plate in position to cover/seal cooling cavities within the interior of CMC components. The spring members include a contact region that contacts the cover plate or impingement plate, and an end section that contacts a restraining member.