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Mid-frame for a gas turbine and gas turbine

US9759231B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

MTU Aero Engines AG · DE

Inventors

Daniel Kirchner · Munich, DE
Alois Eichinger · Brackenheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 18, 2015
Grant date	Sep 12, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 1, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/60
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a mid-frame (10) for a gas turbine, having at least one outer casing element (12) and having a plurality of duct segments (16), which are arranged in succession in the radial direction on the inside of the outer casing element (12) and in the peripheral direction of the casing element (12) and by which segments, in each case, at least one duct (18) through which a gas can flow is delimited at least in the radial direction at least partially, wherein a ring element (22) that is common to the duct segments (16) and is formed in one piece is provided, by means of which the duct segments (16) are held at the outer casing element (12).

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