Gas turbine engine forward bearing compartment architecture
US9004849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K3/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes a bearing structure mounted to the front center body case structure to rotationally support a shaft driven by a geared architecture. A bearing compartment passage structure is in communication with the bearing structure through a front center body case structure.
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