Cutouts in gas turbine structures for deflection control

• Main Authors: Devaney Patrick M, Sedor Joseph J, Collier Michael D, Nadeau Patrick M, Broulidakis Alexander, Treat Christopher
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 26.09.2017
• Subjects: BLASTING; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; HEATING; LIGHTING; MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAMTURBINES; STEAM ENGINES; WEAPONS

A mid-turbine frame is provided. The mid-turbine frame may comprise an inner case having an annular surface with an interface section disposed on the annular surface. The interface section may include an interface feature. A balancing section may be disposed on the annular surface defining an openin...