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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2012
Thomas Joseph Farineau, Schoharie, NY (US);
Robert Edward Deallenbach, Flat Rock, NC (US);
Timothy Scott Mcmurray, Fultonville, NY (US);
Thomas Joseph Farineau, Schoharie, NY (US);
Robert Edward Deallenbach, Flat Rock, NC (US);
Timothy Scott McMurray, Fultonville, NY (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A wheel dovetail groove with a wheel hook retains blade hooks of mounted blades. Opposed arcuate cut-outs in upper recessed areas of the groove may form an assembly gate. Blade hooks may be inserted into the groove in a first orientation, rotated to a second orientation at the assembly gate, and slid into a predetermined position. Blades may be secured with shims between adjacent bucket dovetails. Blade tip cover blocks may be included to form a cover. All blades may be substantially identical and not need special mounting arrangements at the assembly gate.