Integrated thermal protection for an exhaust case assembly
US11105222B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine exhaust case assembly comprises: an exhaust case having an axis and defining an annular gas path; a bearing housing coaxially supported within the exhaust case; an exhaust cone coaxial and rearward of the exhaust case; a heat shield joined to the exhaust cone, the heat shield being disposed radially between the exhaust cone and the bearing housing; and a mounting bracket extending from the exhaust case and joining the exhaust case and the exhaust cone together.
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