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Structural arm of the casing of a turbo-engine

US5320490A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1992
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

A casing structural arm of a turbo-engine is fixed between an external ferrule and a hub of the casing and is formed as a composite material. The arm has one leading edge, one trailing edge, one radially external edge and one radially internal edge. These four edges define the four corners of the arm and securing of the arm to the ferrule and said hub is ensured by two pairs of linking braces respectively secured to the four corners of the arm.

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