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LPC flowpath shape with gas turbine engine shaft bearing configuration
US9038366B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9038366-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314067354-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
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A gas turbine engine includes a core housing that includes an inlet case and an intermediate case that respectively provide an inlet case flow path and an intermediate case flowpath. A shaft provides a rotational axis. A hub is operatively supported by the shaft. A rotor is connected to the hub and supports a compressor section. The compressor section is arranged in a core flow path axially between the inlet case flow path and the intermediate case flow path. The core flowpath has an inner diameter and an outer diameter. At least a portion of inner diameter has an increasing slope angle relative to the rotational axis. A bearing is mounted to the hub and supports the shaft relative to one of the intermediate case and the inlet case.
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What is claimed is: 1. A gas turbine engine comprising: a core housing including an inlet case and an intermediate case that respectively provide an inlet case flow path and an intermediate case flowpath, wherein the inlet case includes a first inlet case portion defining the inlet case flow path, and a bearing support portion is removably secured to the inlet case portion; a fan arranged fluidly upstream of the core housing; a shaft providing a rotational axis; a geared arc…
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- What does patent US9038366B2 cover?
- A gas turbine engine includes a core housing that includes an inlet case and an intermediate case that respectively provide an inlet case flow path and an intermediate case flowpath. A shaft provides a rotational axis. A hub is operatively supported by the shaft. A rotor is connected to the hub and supports a compressor section. The compressor section is arranged in a core flow path axially bet…
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- United Technologies Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F02C3/13. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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