Integrated outer flowpath ducting and front frame system for use in a turbofan engine and method for making same
US9816396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is provided for an integrated aircraft turbofan engine outer flowpath ducting and front frame that minimizes assembly interfaces and reduces overall aircraft engine weight. The system and method provide an integrated turbofan engine outer flowpath ducting and front frame system that decouples the fairing/aerodynamic duties from the struts/weight bearing duties thereby enabling efficient distribution of mechanical load.
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