Thrust bearing housing for a gas turbine engine
US7625128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/23
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The thrust bearing housing comprises two opposite annular end members and a cone member extending between the two end members. The cone member is connected to each end member at a circular junction, each circular junction having a medial line which borders a respective end of a virtual conical plane. At least a major portion of the cone member is provided inside the virtual conical plane.
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