Abstract: A sheet metal panel comprising a bent region is disclosed. The region defines a first arc of intersection with a first plane and a second arc of intersection with a second plane. The second arc has a radius of less than twice the thickness of the panel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 12, 1987
Date of Patent:
January 10, 1989
Assignee:
General Electric Company
Inventors:
Louis Lievestro, James S. Kelm, Arthur L. Ludwig, Harvey M. Maclin, Thomas G. Wakeman
Abstract: Means for axially attaching a variable turbine vane array to a combustor in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The attachment means are configured so that substantially all of the axial load on the array is transmitted through the walls of the combustor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 1985
Date of Patent:
July 14, 1987
Assignee:
General Electric Company
Inventors:
James S. Kelm, Harvey M. Maclin, Edward C. Vickers, Thomas G. Wakeman