Engine case system for a gas turbine engine
US8444380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The present invention provides engine case systems for gas turbine engines. Embodiments of the engine case systems include a plurality of ring cases and a tie-bolt case. The ring cases may house blades and vanes for the compressor and/or for the turbine. The ring cases may be stacked in series, and may be clamped together by a tie-bolt case.
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