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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2010
Jonathan M. Rivers, Danville, IN (US);
Matthew A. Scott, Melbourne, GB;
Jonathan M. Rivers, Danville, IN (US);
Matthew A. Scott, Melbourne, GB;
Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
An aggregate vane assembly is disclosed herein. The aggregate vane assembly includes a core vane assembly encircling a central longitudinal axis. The core vane assembly has a plurality of core vanes each extending radially between an inner hub and an outer band. The core vane assembly extends along the central longitudinal axis between a first forward end and a first aft end. The aggregate vane assembly also includes a bypass vane assembly disposed on a radially opposite side of the outer band relative to the plurality of core vanes. The bypass vane assembly includes at least one bypass vane extending radially outward from a platform. The bypass vane assembly extends along the central longitudinal axis between a second forward end and a second aft end. The aggregate vane assembly also includes at least one boss fixed with the outer band and operable to engage the bypass vane assembly proximate to the second forward end.