Abstract:
A first ceramic matrix composite structure having a first flange with a first aperture, and a second structure having a second flange with a second aperture are clamped together by a fastener and spring assembly. The second flange is in contact with the first flange and the apertures of the first and second flanges align with each other. A threaded fastener having a thermal expansion rate that is different than the thermal expansion rate of at least one of the first ceramic matrix composite structure and second structure extends through the aligned apertures. The fastener includes a bolt, a nut, and a spring assembly that maintains a constant clamping pressure irrespective of the thermal expansion differences between the bolt and the first ceramic matrix composite structure and second structure.
Abstract:
An attachment structure for a gas turbine engine includes a frame that has a first annular case. A second annular case extends around the frame. The first annular case and the second annular case include a plurality of interlocks. Each of the interlocks includes a first member mounted on one of the first annular case or the second annular case and a corresponding second member mounted on the other of the first annular case or the second case. The first member is received in the second member such that the plurality of interlocks restricts relative circumferential and axial movement between the first annular case and the second annular case.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine (10) is provided. The gas turbine engine comprises a first case (32), a combustor vane support lock (24) and a heat shield (26). The first case has an inner surface (42) that extends between a first case first end (46) and a first case second end (48). The combustor vane support lock is coupled to a turbine vane support (22) by a fastener (124) that extends through the combustor vane support lock and is received within the turbine vane support disposed adjacent to the combustor vane support lock. The heat shield has a first heat shield end (136), a second heat shield end (138), an exterior surface (132) that extends between the first heat shield end and the second heat shield end, and an interior surface (134) disposed opposite the exterior surface that extends between the first heat shield end and the second heat shield end, the interior surface defines a rib (162) that extends towards the combustor vane support lock.
Abstract:
A heat shield assembly (158) for an engine case of a gas turbine engine (20) may include a heat shield (130) having an annular shape. A first groove (164) may be formed circumferentially along an inner surface (144) of the heat shield (130). A support lock (116) may have a second groove (180) extending radially inward from a distal surface (170) of the support lock (116). A retention ring (162) may be configured to fit within the first groove (164) of the heat shield (130) and the second groove (180) of the support lock (116).
Abstract:
An attachment structure for a gas turbine engine includes a frame that has a first annular case. A second annular case extends around the frame. The first annular case and the second annular case include a plurality of interlocks. Each of the interlocks includes a first member mounted on one of the first annular case or the second annular case and a corresponding second member mounted on the other of the first annular case or the second case. The first member is received in the second member such that the plurality of interlocks restricts relative circumferential and axial movement between the first annular case and the second annular case.
Abstract:
A heat shield assembly (126) for an engine case (70) of a gas turbine engine (20) may include a heat shield (126) and a support lock (116). The heat shield (126) may have an annular shape. The heat shield (126) may define an aperture (152) extending through the heat shield (126). The support lock (116) may have a tab (156) extending radially outward from a distal surface (164) of the support lock (116). The aperture (152) in the heat shield (126) may be configured to retain the tab (156) of the support lock (116).
Abstract:
A heat shield assembly (170) for an engine case of a gas turbine engine (20) may include a heat shield (126) and a support lock (116). The heat shield (126) may have an annular shape and a groove (144) formed circumferentially along an inner surface (152) of the heat shield (126). The support lock (116) may have a tab (146) extending radially outward from a distal surface of the support lock (116). The groove (144) in the heat shield (126) may be configured to retain the tab (146) of the support lock (116).
Abstract:
An attachment structure for a gas turbine engine includes a frame that has a first annular case. A second annular case extends around the frame. The first annular case and the second annular case include a plurality of interlocks. Each of the interlocks includes a first member mounted on one of the first annular case or the second annular case and a corresponding second member mounted on the other of the first annular case or the second case. The first member is received in the second member such that the plurality of interlocks restricts relative circumferential and axial movement between the first annular case and the second annular case.