US4900220A
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Turbo-engine exhaust gas housing with temperature control device
Assignee: Safran Aircraft Engines SAS
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Filing: 1989-04-10
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Granted: 1990-02-13
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Expires: 2009-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A unitary exhaust gas housing for a turbo-engine comprises an outer ring, two intermediate rings defining the flow path for the hot gases, and an inner ring forming a hub with a hollow annular chamber. A temperature control device is provided including a bleed tube having one end fixed and communicating with the gas flow path for drawing off hot gases therefrom, the other end of the tube passing into the hollow chamber of the hub where it regulates the flow of gases by variation of the clearance j between the end of the tube and the opposing wall of the hub in response to relative radial movements of the tube and the hub according to the thermal states of the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel S. Guimier
- 👤 Patrick Kapala
- 👤 Philippe Paris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:16
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/16; F01D25/162; F01D25/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A temperature control device in a unitary exhaust gas housing for a turbo-engine comprising an outer ring, two intermediate rings defining the flow path for the hot gases, shaped struts interconnecting said intermediate rings, and an inner ring forming a hub of said housing, said hub defining a closed annular chamber, said temperature control device comprising a bleed tube for drawing off gas from the gas stream in said gas flow path, said tube extending into said closed annular chamber formed by said hub, said tube having a fixed first end in communication with said gas flow path and a second end disposed in said annular chamber, and a wall of said hub spaced from said second end of said tube by a clearance j whereby the flow of gas entering said annular chamber from said gas stream is regulated by variations in said clearance j resulting from radial movements of the tube and the hub relative to one another caused by their thermal state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A temperature control device in a unitary exhaust gas housing for a turbo-engine comprising an outer ring, two intermediate rings defining the flow path for the hot gases, shaped struts interconnecting said intermediate rings, and an inner ring forming a hub of said housing, said hub defining a closed annular chamber, said temperature control device comprising a bleed tube for drawing off gas from the gas stream in said gas flow path, said tube extending into said closed annular chamber formed by said hub, said tube having a fixed first end in communication with said gas flow path and a second end disposed in said annular chamber, and a wall of said hub spaced from said second end of said tube by a clearance j whereby the flow of gas entering said annular chamber from said gas stream is regulated by variations in said clearance j resulting from radial movements of the tube and the hub relative to one another caused by their thermal state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
A unitary exhaust gas housing in accordance with claim 1, wherein said inner intermediate ring is provided with a bleed hole and said first end of said bleed tube is fixed to said inner intermediate ring to cooperate with said bleed hole, said hub has a radially outer portion provided with a guide hole through which said bleed tube is slidable, said second end of said bleed tube comprises an annular flange, and a block is mounted in the radially inner part of said hub facing said annular flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A unitary exhaust gas housing in accordance with claim 2, wherein means is associated with said block whereby the radial position of said block can be adjusted in order to set the cold clearance j o between said annular flange and the face of said block.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-02-12 | 1993-08-14 | 1994-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-12 | 1997-08-14 | 1998-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-12 | 2001-08-14 | 2002-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |