Patent ID: 7264448
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: F01D

Abstract:
1. A locking plate assembly for axially restraining a turbine component comprising: a turbine blade; a plate having a first side and a second side, wherein an opening extends through the plate from the first side to the second side; a cam including a cam body and a cam shaft extending from the cam body, the cam body being disposed on the first side of the plate, the cam body being rotatably connected to the plate by engagement between the cam shaft and the opening, the cam shaft defining an axis of rotation of the cam body that is offset from the center of the cam body, a portion of the cam being accessible from the second side of the plate, wherein the accessible portion of the cam is adapted for engagement by a tool, wherein turning of the accessible portion of the cam causes the cam body to rotate about the axis of rotation; and a locking member disposed between the cam body and the plate, whereby the locking member impedes undesired movement of the cam.