Toroidal spinner aft flange
US10343765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2300/603
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spinner for a gas turbine engine may include a substantially-flat inner surface having frustoconical geometry. A flange having semi-toroidal geometry may extend from the spinner with an inner curved surface of the flange being tangential to the inner surface. A mating portion may extend substantially tangentially from the inner curved surface of the flange and configured for fastening to a fan hub.
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