Structural guide vane internal topology
US9441496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49323
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disclosed structural guide vane for a gas turbine engine includes a strut defining a plurality of channels and a cover attached over the plurality of channels. The strut includes a first side defining a first surface of an airfoil and a second side including a plurality of channels. At least one of the plurality of channels defines a wall thickness of a portion of the first side that varies in a chord wise direction.
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