Feature for safely indicating rotor to stator clashing

The clash indication feature on the rotor detects impending clash by contacting the stator or vane, providing a vibration or visual alert to prevent further damage and enable timely maintenance.

US20260139608A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-21RTX CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
RTX CORP
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2026-05-21

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Abstract

A system for indicating rotor to stator clash including a rotor including a forward section and an aft section opposite the forward section; a stator located near the rotor; and a clash indication feature attached to the rotor, the clash indication feature configured to contact the stator responsive to a predetermined deflection dimension of the stator.
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