Internally mounted fuel manifold with support pins
US8171739B2 · kind B2 · utility
1Cited by
69References
7Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49904
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for internally mounting a fuel manifold within a surrounding casing in a gas turbine engine which includes a fuel manifold and support pins which are displaceable relative to mounting portions on the fuel manifold between a retracted position, wherein the fuel manifold is able to be inserted within a casing of the engine, and an extended position, wherein the support pins project outwardly from the fuel manifold for engagement with the casing.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.