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Turbine component connection with thermally stress-free fastener

  • US 9,845,692 B2
  • Filed: 05/05/2015
  • Issued: 12/19/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/05/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A turbine component assembly for a gas turbine engine, comprising:

  • a first component having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and including an end face;

    a second component including a mating surface abutting the end face; and

    a fastener having a second coefficient of thermal expansion different from the first coefficient of thermal expansion, the fastener including a shank engaging the second component and an enlarged head engaging a mounting slot in the first component;

    wherein the mating surface and the end face shaped to permit relative pivoting movement between the first and second components.

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