Assemblies for transferring compressive loads in flanges of composite gas turbine engine components
US11371390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a composite gas turbine engine component including a first flange extending radially from a main body at a junction having an arcuate profile. An adapter ring includes a mate face dimensioned to follow a contour of the junction such that the junction sits on the mate face. A method of assembly for a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
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