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Service tube for a turbine engine

US10577973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2017
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/231
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method of reducing operating temperatures of a gas turbine engine, exposed to a service tube assembly by utilizing a skirt and radially outer mount. The reduction in temperature exposure minimizes temperatures of the service tube during engine operation to reduce the incidence of oil coking or varnish.

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