Gas turbine engine outer case with contoured bleed boss
US9528391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axially extending outer case for a gas turbine engine comprises an arcuate case wall, an opening, a boss and contouring. The arcuate case wall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The opening extends through the arcuate case wall. The boss extends radially from the outer surface of arcuate case wall and surrounds the opening. The contouring surrounds the opening along the inner surface of the arcuate case wall within the boss.
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