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Gas turbine engine systems involving I-beam struts

US8312726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2007
Grant dateNov 20, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D25/162
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Gas turbine engine systems involving I-beam struts are provided. In this regard, a representative strut assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first I-beam strut having first and second flanges spaced from each other and interconnected by a web, the first strut exhibiting a twist along a length of the web.

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