Patent ID: 8414258
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: F01D

Abstract:
1. A support bar for a turbine diaphragm, comprising: a vertical body portion having at least one boss extending substantially perpendicular from the vertical body portion, wherein the at least one boss comprises a first boss that extends from an upper end of the vertical body portion and a second boss that extends from near a lower end of the vertical body portion, the first boss separated a predetermined distance apart from the second boss, the first boss and second boss each adapted to mate in a respective slot formed in the turbine diaphragm, the first and second boss each having at least one opening formed therein that extends vertically therethrough, the at least one opening formed in the first boss and second boss each adapted to receive a fastener that extends through both the first boss and the second boss to secure the vertical body portion and both the first boss and the second boss vertically with the turbine diaphragm.