Shroud housing supported by vane segments
US10443451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/80
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shroud mounting arrangement comprises a shroud housing and a shroud mounted to the shroud housing. The shroud is configured to surround a stage of rotor blades of a gas turbine engine. A circumferentially segmented vane ring is disposed axially adjacent to the stage of rotor blades. The circumferentially segmented vane ring comprises a plurality of vane segments. The vane segments jointly support the shroud housing.
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