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Gas turbine engine service tube mount

US11041438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2016
Grant dateJun 22, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D25/18
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method of biasing a service tube within a turbine rear frame of a gas turbine engine. The engine includes an engine core having a service fitting. A service tube is mounted to the service fitting and at least one support mount secures the service tube to the engine core. A spring element on the support mount can provide a biasing force to the service tube.

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