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Bearing support housing

US5433584A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 1994
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/23
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing support housing for turbomachines like gas turbine engines. The housing is a one piece component having a flexible forward portion and rigid rearward portions, resulting in a housing having a unique combination of properties that allow for normal running of the engine as well as safe operation during unplanned rotor imbalances.

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