RADIAL TIE-BOLT SUPPORT SPRING

摘要

According to some embodiments, a tie-bolt support assembly is provided which includes a support spring for engagement with both the tie-bolt and a rotor assembly to maintain a load path between the tie-bolt and the rotor assembly while also allowing for axial movement of the tie-bolt.

主权项

1. A tie-bolt support assembly, comprising:
an axial flow compressor having a plurality of rotor disks and a plurality of rotor blades extending from said rotor disks; a tie-bolt extending axially through said axial flow compressor, said tie-bolt having a circumferential groove extending about an outer diameter of said tie-bolt; a spring disposed in said groove and capable of axial movement within said groove; said spring engaging at least one of said plurality of rotor disks to maintain a radial force on said at least one rotor disk.