초록

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.

대표청구항 ▼

In a gas turbine engine including an annular combustor with inner and outer combustor walls, an annular casing with inner and outer casing walls bounding said combustor, and a variable vane array with a plurality of vanes located aft of said combustor, the improvement comprising: support means for s

In a gas turbine engine including an annular combustor with inner and outer combustor walls, an annular casing with inner and outer casing walls bounding said combustor, and a variable vane array with a plurality of vanes located aft of said combustor, the improvement comprising: support means for supporting said variable turbine vane array including axial attachment means for attaching said array to said combustor wall so that substantially all of the axial load on said array is transmitted through said combustor walls.