Patent ID: 6146093
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: F01D,F04D

Abstract:
A compressor for a turbine engine, said compressor comprising:a rotor comprising a rotor shaft and a plurality of rows of rotor blades;a casing surrounding said rotor blades and including a first recessed portion having a first length, an inner wall having a second length, and a second recessed portion having a third length;a washer comprising an outer edge, said washer configured to contact said casing and extend along said second recessed portion of said casing;a spacer comprising a first portion, said washer outer edge contacting said spacer first portion and positioned within said length of said casing second recessed portion; andat least one row of variable vanes secured to said casing and extending between adjacent ones of said rows of rotor blades, said variable vanes comprising a seal configured to be in contact with said stator casing and extending substantially said first length of said first recessed portion and substantially said second length of said inner wall, said seal and said washer separated by a distance.