Floating primary vane swirler
US12276423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/35
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swirler assembly includes a primary swirler having a primary swirler connecting portion, a fuel nozzle connecting portion for connecting a fuel nozzle to the primary swirler, and a primary oxidizer flow passage that extends at least partially in the longitudinal direction, and a secondary swirler having a secondary swirler connecting member, where the primary swirler connecting portion and the secondary swirler connecting member engage to connect the primary swirler and the secondary swirler in the longitudinal direction, and to permit radial movement of the primary swirler with respect to the secondary swirler.
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