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Turbofan engine bypass and exhaust system

US5369954A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 1993
Grant dateDec 6, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2033/0286
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turbofan engine bypass and exhaust system has a double-hoop configuration in which a fan exhaust passageway comprises shells of a constant circular contour to resolve air pressure induced stresses and increase in bypass passageway area asymmetrically in the horizontal direction without substantially increasing the overall engine height.

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