Internally mounted fuel manifold with support pins
US7540157B2 · kind B2 · utility
5Cited by
66References
10Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49904
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for internally mounting a fuel manifold within a surrounding casing in a gas turbine engine which involves inserting the fuel manifold into the casing with support elements positioned in a retracted position, displacing the support elements into an extended position, and fastening said support elements to mount the manifold to an inner surface of said casing.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.