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Heat exchanger integration

US11946416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

GKN Aerospace Sweden AB · SE

Inventors

Lars Ellbrant · carrer de Sertori, SE
Hans Mårtensson · Beddingestrand, SE
Carlos Arroyo · Chihuahua, MX
Fredrik Wallin · Knivsta, SE
Mattias Billson · carrer de Sertori, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 19, 2020
Grant date	Apr 2, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 19, 2040

Classification

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

Abstract

A front centre body (FCB) structure for a geared turbofan engine comprises a plurality of vanes extending across the inlet duct to a low pressure compressor and integrates a heat exchanging arrangement to control the temperature of the gearbox of the turbofan engine.

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