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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2012
Richard K. Hayford, Cape Neddick, ME (US);
Glen E. Potter, Vernon, CT (US);
Richard K. Hayford, Cape Neddick, ME (US);
Glen E. Potter, Vernon, CT (US);
United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
A stator joint for a gas turbine engine has a center axis, and a shroud having a radial wall facing substantially radially with respect to the center axis. A slot wall defines in-part a slot in the shroud. A relief wall defines a relief area of the slot. The relief wall extends between the radial wall and the slot wall. A vane has an airfoil and a lug extending into the slot. A flowable attachment material is disposed in the relief area for engagement of the vane to the shroud. A vane assembly and a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.