F05D2260/38

TWO-PIECE BAFFLE
20230053047 · 2023-02-16 ·

An airfoil vane includes an airfoil section which includes an outer wall that defines an internal cavity. A baffle is situated in the internal cavity. The baffle includes a leading edge portion and a trailing edge portion which is bonded to the leading edge portion at a joint. The leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion define an internal cavity therewithin. Both the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion include a plurality of cooling holes which are configured to provide cooling air to the airfoil outer wall. The trailing edge portion is formed of sheet metal and the leading edge portion is formed of non-sheet-metal. A method of making a baffle for a vane arc segment and a method of assembling a ceramic matrix composite airfoil vane are also disclosed.

Internal structure of a primary exhaust duct

An internal structure of a primary exhaust duct of a turbomachine, the internal structure comprising a primary wall comprising a surface of revolution about a longitudinal axis, allowing the air to pass through orifices and forming an internal surface of the primary exhaust duct, an interior skin comprising a surface of revolution about the longitudinal axis, arranged inside the primary wall, an upstream flange and a downstream flange which attach the interior skin to the interior of the primary wall, at least one separator which is attached to the interior skin and which extends from the interior skin towards the primary wall, the, or each, separator extends in a plane generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, between the two flanges, and the, or each, separator is not attached to the primary wall.

JIG FOR ASSEMBLING AND EXTRACTING BLADE ROOT SPRING, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND EXTRACTING BLADE ROOT SPRING
20230035117 · 2023-02-02 ·

A jig for assembling and extracting a blade root spring for fixing a rotor blade to a rotor includes: an extrusion mechanism for extruding the blade root spring or an extrusion rod pressed against the blade root spring; and a base plate to which the extrusion mechanism is fixed. The base plate is formed with a first groove for receiving a reaction force which is obtained when the extrusion mechanism extrudes the extrusion rod toward the blade root spring to extrude and assemble the blade root spring or to extract the blade root spring.

Flexible aft cowls for aircraft
11492998 · 2022-11-08 · ·

Flexible aft cowls are disclosed. In some examples, an aircraft engine having a flexible aft cowl is disclosed. In some examples, the aircraft engine comprises an aft cowl having a flexible portion defining a throat area adjacent an engine core nozzle of the aircraft engine. In some examples, the flexible portion to move radially between a first radial position in response to pressure within a nacelle not exceeding a pressure threshold and a second radial position in response to pressure within the nacelle exceeding the pressure threshold. In some examples, the throat area defined by the flexible portion is greater when the flexible portion is in the second radial position than when the flexible portion is in the first radial position.

INTERNAL RETAINING RING FOR A ROTATING ASSEMBLY IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
20220349313 · 2022-11-03 ·

An internal retaining ring for placement in a bore of an outer component of a rotating assembly comprises a semi-annular body having an outer circumferential surface with a curvature defined about a first center of curvature and radially outward protruding anti-rotation tabs operable for engagement with a corresponding anti-rotation feature of the outer component. An inner circumferential surface of the semi-annular body has radially inward protruding tabs circumferentially spaced apart around the inner circumferential surface. The radially inward protruding tabs have radially inner surfaces concentric with the outer circumferential surface, and recessed portions between the radially inward protruding tabs and having curvatures defined about a second center of curvature, the second center of curvature different from the first center of curvature.

EJECTION CONE HAVING A FLEXIBLE AERODYNAMIC ATTACHMENT
20220341373 · 2022-10-27 ·

The invention relates to an assembly for an aircraft turbomachine, comprising a central element (1) for the ejection of gas, and a connecting flange (9) interposed between, upstream, a gas outlet (22a) made of metal for a turbomachine, and, at the downstream end, the central element (1). The connecting flange comprises an annular portion (9a) and flexible tabs (11) having axially: a first end (111a) where the tab is connected to the said annular portion, and a second free end (111b), projecting radially inwardly with respect to the first end and to which said tab is attached with the central element (1).

A CONNECTOR AND AN ANTI THERMAL MISMATCH CONNECTING DEVICE

In order to alleviate a mismatch problem of thermal deformation, in all directions, of a connecting and installing structure between a CMC turbine outer annular component and a metal intermediate casing, a connector and an anti thermal mismatch connecting device are provided. The rod part of the connector comprises a subtractive hollow section and a cylindrical section. The subtractive hollow section is composed of a central shaft, a plurality of supporting rib plates extending outwards from a peripheral surface of the central shaft and inclined radially relative to the central shaft, and a plurality of outer annular plates arranged around the central shaft, with a circumferential gap between adjacent outer annular plates. The supporting rib plate is connected with the central shaft and the outer annular plate, and the central shaft is connected with the cylindrical section. The anti thermal mismatch connecting device the connector.

Self-guiding carbon seal system

An apparatus has a first member, a shaft rotatable relative to the first member about an axis, and a seal system. The seal system has: a seal carried by the first member and having a seal face; and a seat carried by the shaft and having a seat face in sliding sealing engagement with the seal face. The seal system is a dry face seal system. The seat further includes a section having: an outer diameter surface encircled by the seal; and a rim.

AIRFOIL ASSEMBLY

An airfoil assembly for a turbine engine defines an axial direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction, and includes a first airfoil defining a first end along the radial direction, a first hub disposed on the first end of the first airfoil and having a first extension member extending at least partially in the radial direction, and a second airfoil adjacent to the first airfoil, the second airfoil defining a first end along the radial direction, a second hub disposed on the first end of the second airfoil and comprising a second extension member extending at least partially in the radial direction, and a circumferential bias assembly operable with the first extension member, the second extension member, or both for exerting a circumferential force on the first extension member, the second extension member, or both.

Turbine snap in spring seal

In one aspect, a sealing assembly for a turbine of a gas turbine engine includes a first turbine component having a first surface and a second surface positioned aft of the first surface. The first turbine component, in turn, defines a slot positioned between the first surface and the second surface. Furthermore, the sealing assembly includes a second turbine component positioned aft of the first turbine component such that the first component and the second component define a gap therebetween. Additionally, the sealing assembly includes a seal configured to seal the gap defined between the first turbine component and the second turbine component. The seal includes a first portion positioned within the slot such that the first portion exerts a sealing force on the second surface of the first component. Moreover, the seal further includes a second portion that exerts a sealing force on the second component.