Methods and apparatus for controlling engine clearance closures

Details Methods and apparatus for controlling engine clearance closures Methods and apparatus for controlling engine clearance closures

2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Casaregola, Louis J. (Department: 3746)

Power plants

Combustion products used as motive fluid

Process

C060S796000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06886343

ABSTRACT:
A method enables a gas turbine engine to be provided. The method comprises providing a ring support that includes a first radial flange, a second radial flange, and a plurality of beams that extend therebetween, within the engine, wherein at least one of the beams is tapered between the first and second radial flanges, and coupling the ring support to a backbone frame, such that the ring support extends substantially circumferentially within the engine.

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