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Gas turbine engine bearing sump and lubricant drain line from cooling passage

US10648365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2015
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/98
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas turbine engine having a core engine. The core engine includes an inlet, a compressor section, a combustion section, a turbine section, and an exhaust. The gas turbine engine also includes a bearing sump arranged in the core engine for containing lubrication, the bearing sump and lubrication having an operational range between at least about 0° F. and about 550° F.

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