Systems for reducing deflection of a shroud that retains fan exit stators
US10557412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/05
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An outer diameter shroud for retaining a stator of a gas turbine engine having an axis includes an annular body positioned around the axis, extending in an axial direction, and defining a plurality of slots each configured to receive a portion of one of a plurality of stators. The outer diameter shroud further includes a shroud flange coupled to the annular body, extending in a direction perpendicular to the annular body, and configured to be fastened to a case of the gas turbine engine.
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