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Corrugated core cowl for a gas turbine engine

US8291689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2006
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2250/61
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An example core nacelle for a gas turbine engine includes a core cowl positioned adjacent to an inner duct boundary of a fan bypass passage having an associated cross-sectional area. The core cowl includes at least one groove that is selectively exposed to change the cross-sectional area.

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