Deswirl system for gas turbine engine
US11959401B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deswirl system for a gas turbine engine includes a deswirl shroud, and at least one deswirl vane having a leading end and a trailing end. The deswirl system includes a deswirl hub spaced apart from the deswirl shroud by the at least one deswirl vane. The deswirl hub includes a hub body that extends at a first angle and a hub extension that extends beyond the trailing end of the at least one deswirl vane. The hub extension extends from the hub body at a second angle, and the first angle is different than the second angle.
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