Gas turbine engine thermal expansion joint
US8636465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/217
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal expansion joint apparatus includes an insert extending through respective first and second components to loosely restrain the first component between the second component and an enlarged head of the insert, thereby allowing thermal expansion of the respective first and second components relative to each other. The insert is secured to the second component by a fastener which can be removed, for example, when the insert is to be removed from the engine.
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