Gas turbine engine with spoolie fluid transfer connection
US11692485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine having a fluid transfer connection is provided. The gas turbine engine includes a first component configured to channel a flow of air from a portion of the gas turbine engine; a second component configured to receive the flow of air from the first component, wherein the first component and the second component are movable relative to one another; a sleeve portion disposed between the first component and the second component; and a spoolie device disposed within the sleeve portion, the spoolie device having elliptical shaped opposing ends, wherein the spoolie device bridges the first component and the second component to channel the flow of air from the first component to the second component.
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