In new configuration, retaining ring holds base of blades in circumferential dovetail slot. Blades inserted axially via loading slots into circumferential dovetail slot. Ring placed over loading slots and fastened with split ring held by arm of disk. Blades less likely to be shaken loose during operation.
Axial-Loading Circumferential Dovetail Turbine-Blade Mount
NASA Tech Briefs ; 16 , 4
1992-04-01
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English
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