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Methods and apparatus for assembling and operating monocoque rotary machines

US7608939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

18Claims

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Bharat Sampathkumaran Bagepalli · Niskayuna, US
Peter Rogall · St. Blasien, DE
James P. Lyons · Niskayuna, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2007
Grant date	Oct 27, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 10, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/4932
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus of assembling a rotary machine includes providing at least one component. The component is at least one of a rotating member and a stationary member. The method and apparatus also includes coupling the component to a monocoque nacelle structure. The monocoque nacelle structure includes an outer shell that extends over at least a portion of the component.

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