Patents Assigned to AG Ku/ hnle, Kopp & Kausch
  • Improved connection structure for joining ceramic and metallic parts of a turbine shaft
    Patent number: 4424003
    Abstract: The invention relates to turbine wheels and in particular an improved way to form the connection between non-metallic turbine wheels and a metallic shaft. The resulting structure provides a secure connection therebetween, reduces tension loads otherwise placed on the non-metallic turbine wheel allowing higher rotational speeds and provides bearing and sealing areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1984
    Assignee: AG Ku/ hnle, Kopp & Kausch
    Inventor: Helmut Brobeck