Abstract:
A turbine engine includes multiple tierod supports. Each of the tierod supports is connected to an inner frame case of the turbine engine via multiple fasteners and at least one self anti-rotating bushing component.
Abstract:
A liner assembly includes a plurality of flaps arranged about a central axis and operable to move relative to the central axis. Each of the plurality of flaps defines a forward end and an aft end, lateral sides, and an inner surface and an outer surface relative to the central axis. Each of the plurality of flaps has a thickness between the inner surface and the outer surface, and thickness varies in a lateral direction between the lateral sides.
Abstract:
The invention is related to a stiffness boss (102) for a turbine case (70) of a gas turbine engine (2) wherein the stiffness boss (102) includes a head portion (104) disposed on an outer case surface (120) of the turbine case (70), the head portion (104) configured to provide rigidity in response to a transverse load (304) being applied to the turbine case (70) in a transverse direction. The stiffness boss (102) also includes a leg portion (106) disposed on the outer case surface (120) of the turbine case (70) and connected to the head portion (104), the leg portion (106) configured to provide rigidity in response to an axial load (302) being applied to the turbine case (70) in an axial direction, such that deformation of the turbine case (70) is resisted.
Abstract:
The invention is related to a stiffness boss (102) for a turbine case (70) of a gas turbine engine (2) wherein the stiffness boss (102) includes a head portion (104) disposed on an outer case surface (120) of the turbine case (70), the head portion (104) configured to provide rigidity in response to a transverse load (304) being applied to the turbine case (70) in a transverse direction. The stiffness boss (102) also includes a leg portion (106) disposed on the outer case surface (120) of the turbine case (70) and connected to the head portion (104), the leg portion (106) configured to provide rigidity in response to an axial load (302) being applied to the turbine case (70) in an axial direction, such that deformation of the turbine case (70) is resisted.
Abstract:
An inner case (59) for a gas turbine engine includes a case body (100; 200; 300) defining a centerline axis. The case body includes a turbine seal support (102), and an I-rod support (106) downstream of the turbine seal support. A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an inner case (59) having an integral case body (100; 200; 300). A method for manufacturing an inner case (59) for a turbomachine with an integral high pressure turbine seal support (102) includes fabricating a case body (100; 200; 300).
Abstract:
A turbine engine includes multiple tierod supports. Each of the tierod supports is connected to an inner frame case of the turbine engine via multiple fasteners and at least one self anti-rotating bushing component.
Abstract:
A method of limiting circumferential rotation of a split-ring seal (76, 78, 80, 82) for use in a gas turbine engine (20) includes inserting a retention block (90; 130) through a slot (116; 154) in a flange (102; 147) of a support structure (68; 70) and into a groove (108; 148) configured to hold a split-ring seal (76, 78, 80, 82), and engaging an end (110) of a split-ring seal (76, 78, 80, 82) in the groove (108; 148) with a surface of the retention block (90; 148).
Abstract:
A tie rod assembly for a mid-turbine frame of a gas turbine engine includes at least one tie rod (90A) for connecting an outer frame case (62) to an inner frame case (64). At least one tie rod includes a cooling airflow inlet passage (118) that branches into a first branch (120) and a second branch (124). A plug (128) is located in the first branch to block cooling airflow through a portion of the first branch. A method of forming a tie rod comprises forming a first portion of the inlet passage with a first diameter (D1) and a second portion with a second diameter (D2).