Abstract:
A rotor disc assembly (50) includes a rotor disc (52) and a minidisc (54). The rotor disc has a first extension member (62), a first finger (80), and a second finger (82). The first extension member axially extends from a disc body disposed about an axis. The first finger extends axially from the first extension member. The second finger is circumferentially spaced apart from the first finger. The second finger extends axially from the first extension member. Each of the first finger and the second finger has a first portion (240) and a second portion (242) that extends radially from a distal end of the first portion. The minidisc is operatively connected to the rotor disc. The minidisc has an interlocking finger (122) that radially extends from a minidisc body (120) and is disposed between the first finger and the second finger. The interlocking finger, the first portion, and second portion define a ring groove (150).
Abstract:
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a sealing arrangement 72 includes a turbine static structure with an inner case 60 and a seal ring 62 each having contact surfaces. The sealing arrangement 72 also has a bearing compartment 56 with a contact surface. A piston seal 74 is positioned between the inner case 60, the seal ring 62, and the bearing compartment 56 and is configured to contact the contact surfaces.
Abstract:
Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a seal (304) comprising a first fitting (320) configured to couple to a first disk (316), and a curvic joint (308) including curvic teeth, where a first distance (320a) between the first fitting (320) and the curvic teeth is equal to or greater than a first thickness (316a) of the first disk (316).
Abstract:
A disc of a gas turbine engine (10) system is provided. The disc includes a disc hub (203; 403; 603) including, an interstage coupling (207; 307; 407; 607) disposed on an axially extending surface (212; 312; 412; 612) at a peripheral edge of the disc hub that includes a protrusion that extends axially beyond an outer surface of the disc hub, and a groove (233; 333; 533; 633) formed on the axially extending surface of the disc hub wherein an aft surface (216; 316; 416; 516; 616) of the groove is also a forward surface of the interstage coupling, wherein the groove includes a forward surface (213; 313; 413; 513; 613) that extends radially into the disc hub to a groove floor (214; 314; 414; 514; 614) that is cut into the disc hub and extends axially to the aft surface that extends radially outward to at least the axially extending surface of the disc hub, and a disc web (202; 602) that extends radially outward from the disc hub, relative to an axis of rotation of the gas turbine engine.
Abstract:
A seal support structure (200) for a turbomachine includes a mounting portion (201) shaped to mount to a stationary structure of a turbomachine and a cylindrical leg portion (203) disposed on the mounting portion extending axially from the mounting portion. The cylindrical leg portion can include a radially extending flange (205). The flange can extend at an angle of 90 degrees from the end of the cylindrical leg portion. The flange can extend at least partially in an axial direction. The cylindrical leg portion can be formed integrally with the mounting portion. In embodiments, the cylindrical leg portion is not integral with the mounting portion, i.e., the cylindrical leg portion is a separate piece joined to the mounting portion.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a sealing arrangement 72 includes a turbine static structure with an inner case 60 and a seal ring 62 each having contact surfaces. The sealing arrangement 72 also has a bearing compartment 56 with a contact surface. A piston seal 74 is positioned between the inner case 60, the seal ring 62, and the bearing compartment 56 and is configured to contact the contact surfaces.
Abstract:
A vane has an airfoil extending between a radially outer platform and a radially inner platform. At least one of the platforms has nominally radially thinner portions, and a pad defining a radially thicker portion. The pad has a radial thickness that is greater than a thickness of the nominal radially thinner portions. The pad surrounds an outer periphery of the airfoil on a side of the radially outer platform. The pad has a varying radial thickness. A mid-turbine frame and a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A borescope plug assembly includes a borescope plug having a shaft section and a tip section, a bushing engageable with the shaft section and a seal engageable with the tip section.
Abstract:
A seal land for a gas turbine engine can include a seal body that can extend between a leading edge portion, a trailing edge portion, a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface. A notch can extend at least partially through the seal body between the radially outer surface and the radially inner surface.