Inverted stiffened shell panel torque transmission for loaded struts and mid-turbine frames
US7677047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mid-turbine frame connected to at least one mount of a gas turbine engine transfers a first load from a first bearing and a second load from a second bearing to the mount. The mid-turbine frame includes a plurality of inverted panels and a plurality of struts. The inverted panels convert the first and second loads to a shear flow. The struts are connected to the inverted panels and transfer the shear flow to the mount.
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