Patent classifications
F05D2260/311
Device for modulating a gas ejection section
A modulation device for modulating a gas ejection section, the device being for placing in a nozzle upstream from the throat of the nozzle, the modulation device including a plug having a downstream end forming a member for partially obstructing the nozzle throat; and a plug guide having an internal housing in which the upstream end of the plug is present. The upstream end of the plug is suitable for sliding in the internal housing of the plug guide between a first position in which the upstream end of the plug is present in an upstream portion of the internal housing, and a second position in which the upstream end is present in a downstream portion of the internal housing. The upstream end of the plug is held in the first position by at least one retaining element for breaking under the effect of heat.
TURBINE ENGINE CASE ATTACHMENT AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME
The present disclosure relates generally to a turbine engine case assembly, the turbine engine case assembly including a fan case including an outer frame encircling an axis, the outer frame including an outer frame exterior surface and an outer frame interior surface, at least two mounts disposed on the outer frame exterior surface, wherein the at least two mounts are circumferentially spaced along the outer frame exterior surface, and a compliant attachment device operably coupled to the at least two mounts.
TURBOMACHINE COMPRISING A MEANS OF UNCOUPLING A FAN
A turbomachine includes a fan shaft driven by a turbine shaft via a device for reducing a speed of rotation. The turbomachine includes an uncoupling device interposed between the reduction device and the turbine shaft. The uncoupling device is configured to uncouple the reduction device and the turbine shaft in response to the exceeding of a determined resistant torque exerted by the reduction device on the turbine shaft.
MECHANICAL SHEAR FUSE FOR ENGINE MOTORING SYSTEM
A method of manufacturing a motoring system for a gas turbine engine including the steps of: forming a mechanical shaft fuse, the mechanical shaft fuse including a plurality of through holes; forming an outer housing; installing a reduction gear train into the outer housing, the reduction gear train having an input and an output; operably connecting an electric motor to the input; operably connecting a clutch to the output using the mechanical shaft fuse, the clutch in operation engages and disengages the reduction gear train; operably connecting a starter to the clutch, the starter having an output shaft; and operably connecting an accessory gearbox to the output shaft of the starter. The mechanical shaft fuse in operation shears when torque on the mechanical is greater than or equal to a selected value.
Frangible Gas Turbine Engine Airfoil
An airfoil including a plurality of spanwise fibers extending between the root and the tip and arranged between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The airfoil includes a matrix material surrounding and securing the plurality of spanwise fibers. The airfoil includes a residual airfoil portion extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge and extending between the root and a frangible line along the span. The residual airfoil portion includes a first portion of the plurality spanwise fibers including a first stiffness. The airfoil further includes a frangible airfoil portion extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge and extending between the tip and the frangible line. The frangible airfoil portion includes a second portion of the plurality of spanwise fibers including a second stiffness less than the first stiffness. The residual airfoil portion meets the frangible airfoil portion at the frangible line.
AIR TURBINE STARTER WITH DECOUPLER
A method and decoupler for disengaging an output member from an engine in a back drive event with a backdrive decoupler. The backdrive decoupler includes a shaft and a retention mechanism selectively coupling the output member to the shaft. In a backdrive event, the decoupler decouples the member from a drive shaft.
Gas turbine engine with a geared turbofan arrangement
A gas turbine engine with a geared turbofan arrangement with a gearbox in a drive shaft assembly driven by a turbine is provided. A driving side of the gearbox being driveably connected with at least one propulsive fan, with at least one mechanical fuse in the drive shaft assembly enabling a controlled disengagement of at least one engine part from the drive shaft assembly in case of a mechanical failure of the gas turbine engine or a part thereof and at least one load stop for bearing a load, in particular an axial or radial load in case of the mechanical failure of the gas turbine or a part thereof. A first mechanical fuse is positioned in a torque carrying shaft or a torque carrying part of a shaft, in particular in a torque bearing coupling between the shaft and the gearbox.
Frangible Gas Turbine Engine Airfoil with Chord Reduction
An airfoil defining a span extending between a root and a tip and a chord at each point along the span extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The airfoil includes a blade extending between the root and tip and extending between the leading edge and trailing edge. The blade includes a pressure side and a suction side defining a thickness therebetween at each point along the span. The blade defines a first chord reduction on at least one of the leading edge or trailing edge along a first portion of the span. Further, the blade defines a frangible line extending from the first chord reduction at least partially along the chord at a point along the span within the first portion of the span.
GEARBOX MOUNTING LINK
A link for mounting a first component to a second component according to an example of the present disclosure includes a first piece connectable to the first component, a second piece connectable to the second component, the second piece includes a main body portion receivable in an opening in the first piece. A primary fastener is configured to retain the main body portion of the second piece in the opening. A secondary fastener is configured to retain the main body portion of the second piece in the opening, the secondary fastener capable of withstanding higher loads than the primary fastener. A gas turbine engine assembly and a method of constraining a gearbox with respect to an engine are also disclosed.
FRANGIBLE STRUT FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE
A frangible strut for a gas turbine engine includes a first end to couple to a first structure of the gas turbine engine, and a second end opposite the first end. The second end is to couple to a second structure of the gas turbine engine. The second end includes an outer portion coaxial with and spaced radially apart from an inner portion. The inner portion is to receive a fastening device to couple the second end to the second structure. The outer portion is coupled to a body of the frangible strut. The inner portion is interconnected to the outer portion by a plurality of frangible members that are spaced apart about a perimeter of the inner portion, and each of the frangible members are configured to release the inner portion from the outer portion. The frangible strut includes the body interconnecting the first end and the second end.