Engine mounting configuration for a turbofan gas turbine engine
US8256707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine mounting configuration reacts engine thrust at an aft mount. The engine mounting configuration reduces backbone bending of the engine, intermediate case distortion and frees-up space within the core nacelle.
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