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Acoustic flow straightener for turbojet engine fan casing

US7661261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2008
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a structural or non-structural turbojet engine fan casing connecting arm that also acts as a flow straightener downstream of the fan rotor. Its distinctive feature is that it is constructed to form an acoustic attenuator. In particular, it comprises a closed cavity and perforations on one of the faces so as to form a Helmholtz resonator. The arm forms part of the intermediate casing.

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