Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flexible seal system for a gas turbine engine.SOLUTION: The flexible seal system 16 for the gas turbine engine 10 includes: annular mounting brackets 92, 94; annular support brackets 96, 98, an annular flexible seal 40; and a plurality of mounting spacers 100, 102. The flexible seal 40 extends axially between a first mounting segment 56 and a second mounting segment 58. The first mounting segment 56 is connected axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket, and includes a plurality of mounting apertures 68 that extend axially through the first mounting segment 56. Each of the mounting spacers 100, 102 is arranged within a respective one of the mounting apertures, and extends axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket. The first mounting segment is compressed between the mounting bracket and the support bracket.
Abstract:
An assembly for a turbine engine includes an inner platform, and outer platform and a plurality of structural inlet guide vanes. The outer platform circumscribes the inner platform. The structural inlet guide vanes are arranged around an axis, and extend radially between and are connected to the inner platform and the outer platform. A first of the structural inlet guide vanes includes a structural vane body that is configured from or otherwise includes an organic matrix composite.