Bearing support fuse
US6447248B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing support includes a hollow cone diverging between a forward bearing seat and an aft mounting flange. The cone includes an integral annular fuse sized in thickness to fail in shear under abnormal imbalance load transfer between a gas turbine engine fan supported by a bearing in the forward seat and a fan frame mounted to the aft flange.
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