Patent classifications
F05D2260/31
ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE
The invention relates to an assembly for a turbine engine, comprising a radially inner shaft (3) and a radially outer shaft (7), said shafts (7, 8) being coaxial and extending along an axis (X), means (11, 15) for coupling said inner and outer shafts (7, 8) in rotation, means (22) for axially holding the inner shaft (8) relative to the outer shaft (7), means for centring the inner shaft (8) relative to the outer shaft (7), characterised in that the centring means comprise a shim (14) for radial centring and for axial positioning, this shim being frustoconical and interposed between a frustoconical centring surface (13) of the inner shaft (8) and a corresponding frustoconical centring surface (10) of the outer shaft (7).
BI-MATERIAL JOINT FOR ENGINE
An engine bi-material joint includes a first flange composed of a first material and defining a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and a second flange composed of a second material and defining a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The second flange is different from the first material. An interface flange is engaged with the first flange and with the second flange. The interface flange defines a third coefficient of thermal expansion being equal to or less than the first coefficient of thermal expansion of the first flange. The third coefficient of thermal expansion is less than the second coefficient of thermal expansion of the second flange. The first coefficient of thermal expansion of the first flange is less than the second coefficient of thermal expansion of the second flange.
Safety apparatus and corresponding method for containing an energy release from a tension stud of a rotor assembly
A safety apparatus for containing a release of energy from a tension stud of a rotor assembly, the safety apparatus including a containment member configured to pivot about a pivot location, the containment member including a retaining arm located on a first side of the pivot location and a catch located on a second side of the pivot location, wherein the containment member is movable about the pivot location to a first position in which the catch is engaged with a lip of a disc of the rotor assembly to position the retaining arm in a containment position.
Mounting arrangements for gas turbine engine accessories
A housing for a gas turbine engine accessory includes an enclosure having a drive end with an opening and a closure. The closure is seated in the opening, defines therethrough a shaft aperture and has a v-band flange extending about a periphery of the closure to limit load carried by the enclosure when the engine accessory is mounted to an accessory gearbox mount in a cantilevered arrangement. Engine accessories for gas turbine engines and mounting arrangements for gas turbine engine accessories are also described.
Internal structure of a primary exhaust duct having a separator of which the geometry varies depending on the temperature
An internal structure of a primary exhaust duct of a turbomachine, which has a primary wall allowing air to pass through orifices and forming an internal surface of the primary exhaust duct, an interior skin arranged inside the primary wall, and at least one separator of which a first edge region is attached to the interior skin and which has two geometries. A change from the first geometry to the second takes place when the temperature of the separator exceeds a first temperature, and the change from the second to the first takes place when the temperature of the separator drops below a second temperature. The coefficient of expansion of the separator is greater than that of the interior skin. The variation in the geometry of the separators depending on the temperature of the engine eases assembly at ambient temperature due to the compression of the separators.
Compressor joint
A compressor housing for a turbocharger may include an outer volute having an outer volute inner surface with a clamp groove defined therein, and an inner volute having an inner volute outer surface and an axially facing surface. The inner volute is inserted into the outer volute through the outer volute inner surface with the inner volute outer surface facing the outer volute inner surface. The inner volute is positioned with the axially facing surface disposed axially inward of the clamp groove. A clamp plate includes a radially outward portion inserted into the clamp groove and a radially inward portion extending downward past the inner volute outer surface. The clamp groove and the axially facing surface engage the clamp plate to retain the inner volute within the outer volute when an axial load is applied to the inner volute.
Vibration damping system for turbine blade or nozzle, retention system therefor, and method of assembly
A vibration damping element for a vibration damping system for a turbine nozzle or blade includes an elongated body and a wire mesh member that surrounds the elongated body. The wire mesh member has a first outer dimension in an inoperative state and a second, larger outer dimension in an operative state. In the operative state, the wire mesh member frictionally engages with an inner surface of a body opening in the turbine nozzle or blade to damp vibration. In the inoperative state, the wire mesh member slides freely in the body opening in the turbine nozzle or blade. A retention system includes a retention member on the elongated body that fixes the wire mesh member relative to a length of the elongated body in the operative state in the body opening of the turbine nozzle or blade.
Ceramic matrix composite vane assembly with compliance features
A vane assembly includes a vane that includes an outer platform, an inner platform, and an airfoil. The outer platform defines an outer boundary of a gas path. The inner platform is spaced apart radially from the outer platform relative to an axis and defines an inner boundary of the gas path. The airfoil extends radially between and interconnects the outer platform and the inner platform.
TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH RADIALLY AND AXIALLY BIASED CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE SHROUD SEGMENTS
A turbine shroud assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a shroud segment and a carrier. The shroud segment extends circumferentially partway around an axis to define a gas path boundary of the turbine shroud assembly. The carrier is configured to support the shroud segment in position radially relative to the axis.
Probe adapter for a blade outer air seal and method for using same
A probe adapter includes an adapter body including a probe aperture and a slot. The probe adapter further includes a driver slidably mounted within the slot and slidable between a first position and a second position. The driver includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end includes a ramped recess extending in a direction from the first end toward the second end. The probe adapter further includes a threaded fastener configured to contact the second end of the driver so as to retain the driver in the first position.