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Lobe mixer for gas turbine engine

US4401269A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1980
Grant dateAug 30, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The lobe mixer of a gas turbine engine is modified by judiciously extending chutes axially and radially inwardly toward the engine centerline permitting the use of a smaller cooperating centerbody while improving on engine performance and noise suppression.

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