Gas turbine engine with fan-tied inducer section
US9103227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/40311
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes a shaft, a speed change device driven by the shaft, and a fan including a fan rotor driven by the speed change device. At least one inducer stage is positioned aft of the fan and is coupled for rotation with the fan rotor.
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