Abstract:
A fairing assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an inner fairing platform; an outer fairing platform located radially outward of the inner fairing platform; a plurality of vanes radially outward from the inner fairing platform between the inner fairing platform and outer fairing platform; a mount located on a radially outer side of the outer fairing platform, the mount attached to the outer fairing platform on the radially outer side; and a link that includes an elongated member with a first end and an opposite second end, the first end configured to fit within the mount and define a pivot axis of the link with respect to the mount.
Abstract:
A mount for mounting a component to a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The mount may include a central portion that attaches to the component, and a flange circumscribing the central portion and extending to the gas turbine engine, the flange including a fusible region that breaks at a predetermined load. A method for protecting a component mounted to a gas turbine engine is also disclosed. The method may include attaching a mount to a casing of the gas turbine engine, the mount including a fusible region that breaks at a predetermined load. The method may further include attaching the component to the mount. The method may further include the fusible region breaking when the mount experiences the predetermined load, detaching the component from the casing of the gas turbine engine.
Abstract:
A fan casing for a gas turbine includes an improved clipping member for attaching various fan case externals and units. The clipping member may include I-Shaped or C-shaped cross sectional stiffened rib sections that afford enhanced load carrying capabilities while providing mounting surfaces for being connected to structures of the fan case. The I-Shaped or C-Shaped cross sectional stiffened rib also affords an enhanced natural frequency tuning characteristic. Hardware may be formed within the clipping member and become an integral part of the structure which may be tuned to specific design preferences.
Abstract:
A heat shield device for a yoke suspending an engine from an aircraft is provided. The device includes panels able to be fixed to the yoke, at least one of the panels extending radially in the direction of the axis of the engine, and a component configured to be fixed to the engine and including a groove shaped in such a way that the lower end of the panel can be inserted into it.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a turbine engine casing (1), in particular a turbojet exhaust casing, including at least one hoop (2) and at least one flange (3, 4) at least partially defining one end of said hoop (2), and at least one cap (5) positioned at least partially on the outer surface of the hoop (2), said cap (5) including a bore (6) capable of receiving an element for fastening the casing (1) to a bracket, the flange including an access cut-out (7a) substantially coaxial with the bore (6) of said at least one cap (5), said access cut-out (7a) enabling access to the bore (6), the access cut-out (7a) being provided at a release cut-out (7b) which is wider than the flange (3, 4) and constitutes a recess on said release cut-out (7b). The invention also relates to a turbine engine including a casing (1) and to a method for machining the latter according to the present invention.
Abstract:
A power plant (10) having a main gearbox (20), a turbine engine (40), and a heat exchanger (60), the main gearbox (20) including a substantially vertical rotor mast (21). The main gearbox (20) comprises at least a rotary speed reduction stage arranged in a flat casing (22), and a pylon (23). The turbine engine (40) has an engine casing (42) with an outlet shaft projecting from said engine casing (42) and penetrating into said flat casing (22), said outlet shaft (41) being substantially parallel to the rotor mast (21), said engine casing (42) being offset longitudinally from the pylon (23) and not being in contact with the pylon (23). The heat exchanger (60) extends longitudinally behind said turbine engine (40), while, on the contrary, said rotor mast (21) is situated longitudinally in front of said turbine engine (40).
Abstract:
One embodiment of the present invention is a unique gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique frame for a gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for gas turbine engines and gas turbine engine frames. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.
Abstract:
An adjustable transition duct support system for a transition duct that channels hot gases from a combustor exit to a gas turbine inlet of a turbine engine. The adjustable transition duct support system includes an adjustable forward transition flexible support assembly in contact with a transition duct body, whereby the forward transition flexible support assembly may be formed from a base extending toward the transition duct body and first and second side support arms extending from the base to the transition duct body. The first and second side support arms may be formed from a plurality of flex plates spaced from each other with spacers that provide rigidity in circumferential and radial directions and flexibility in an axial direction. The number of flex plates used may be varied to accommodate different turbine engines. The adjustable transition duct support system may have natural frequencies for circumferential and radial modes above two engine orders.
Abstract:
A nozzle support system for a nozzle of a gas turbine includes an outer ring, an inner ring disposed within the outer ring, and a plurality of links pivotally attaching the outer ring to the inner ring. Each one of the links may have an outer end that is pivotally attached to the outer ring, and each one of the links may have an inner end that is pivotally attached to the inner ring, such that the inner ring moves along a longitudinal axis of the outer ring.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure include apparatuses and systems used for the positioning of equipment. An apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can include a height adjustable table; a platform coupled to the height adjustable table; a tilt adjuster coupled to the platform, the tilt adjuster being configured to tilt the platform relative to the height adjustable table; an equipment support structure slidably connected to the platform, the equipment support structure being configured to support a piece of equipment; a drive mechanism coupled to the platform and configured to slidably move the equipment support structure across the platform; and a bracket coupled to the equipment support structure, wherein the bracket is configured to removably attach the piece of equipment.