US3844115A
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Load distributing thrust mount
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1973-02-14
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A load distributing thrust mount arrangement is provided for imparting the propulsive thrust of a gas turbine engine to a vehicle. In the thrust mount arrangement there is provided a dowel extending from the vehicle wherein the dowel is slidably engaged by a collar. The thrust load distribution is accomplished by a thrust member extending forwardly from the collar into rotatable connection with the engine casing and by a thrust link extending rearwardly from the collar into axially spaced apart rotatable connection with the engine casing.
Inventors
- 👤 W Freid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:11
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D27/00; B64D27/02; B64D27/16; B64D27/18; B64D27/40; B64D27/404; B64D27/406; F; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/20; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A load distributing thrust mount arrangement for imparting the propulsive thrust of a gas turbine engine to a vehicle comprises: a dowel extending outwardly from the vehicle in general orthogonal alignment to the axis of the gas turbine engine, a collar in slidable engagement with the rod and spaced apart relation to the outer casing of the engine; a rigid thrust member between the collar and engine casing in rotatably Pinned connection to the engine casing; a mount roll ring around the engine in axially spaced relation to the pinned connection between the thrust member and engine casing for insuring rigidity in the area of the engine casing adjacent the roll ring; a hanging mount interconnecting the vehicle and roll ring for sustaining a portion of the weight of the gas turbine engine relative to the vehicle; a second hanging mount interconnecting the vehicle and engine at a location spaced axially apart from the roll ring for sustaining the remaining portion of the weight of the gas turbine engine relative to the vehicle; and a rigid thrust link between the collar and mount roll ring in rotatably pinned connection to the roll ring at a location spaced axially apart from the rigid thrust member such that the rigid thrust member and rigid thrust link coact to distribute the thrust load to two axially spaced apart locations on the engine casing thereby reducing the maximum engine bending moment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A load distributing thrust mount arrangement for imparting the propulsive thrust of a gas turbine engine to a vehicle comprises: a dowel extending outwardly from the vehicle in general orthogonal alignment to the axis of the gas turbine engine, a collar in slidable engagement with the rod and spaced apart relation to the outer casing of the engine; a rigid thrust member between the collar and engine casing in rotatably Pinned connection to the engine casing; a mount roll ring around the engine in axially spaced relation to the pinned connection between the thrust member and engine casing for insuring rigidity in the area of the engine casing adjacent the roll ring; a hanging mount interconnecting the vehicle and roll ring for sustaining a portion of the weight of the gas turbine engine relative to the vehicle; a second hanging mount interconnecting the vehicle and engine at a location spaced axially apart from the roll ring for sustaining the remaining portion of the weight of the gas turbine engine relative to the vehicle; and a rigid thrust link between the collar and mount roll ring in rotatably pinned connection to the roll ring at a location spaced axially apart from the rigid thrust member such that the rigid thrust member and rigid thrust link coact to distribute the thrust load to two axially spaced apart locations on the engine casing thereby reducing the maximum engine bending moment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The thrust mount arrangement of claim 1 wherein the rigid thrust member is of greater length than the thrust link to transfer a greater portion of the thrust load as received from the engine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The thrust mount arrangement of claim 2 wherein the rigid thrust member includes a frame having a forwardly extending link member rotatably pinned to the engine casing with two link members diverging rearwardly from the forward link member and joined at the aft ends by an interconnecting link including two spaced apart link members extending rearwardly from the opposing ends of the interconnecting link with the spaced apart link members rotatably pinned to opposing sides of the collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The thrust mount arrangement of claim 3 including a first clevis extending outwardly from the engine casing for rotatably pinning the forward link member and two spaced apart clevises formed integral to the collar for rotatably pinning the two rearwardly extending spaced apart link members respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The thrust mount arrangement of claim 2 wherein the rigid thrust link includes: two spaced apart link members formed integral to the collar and extending rearwardly therefrom, and two spaced apart clevises extending outwardly from the roll ring for rotatably pinning the two spaced apart link members respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
123 words
The thrust mount arrangement of claim 2 wherein the rigid thrust member includes a frame having a forwardly extending link member rotatably pinned to a first clevis extending outwardly from the engine casing with two link members diverging rearwardly from the forward link member into respective connection with two spaced apart rearwardly extending link members, each one of which is rotatably pinned in coaxially spaced relation to the other, to a respective clevis formed integral to the collar; and wherein the rigid thrust link includes two spaced apart link members formed integral to the collar and extending rearwardly therefrom, each one of which is rotatably pinned in coaxially spaced relation to the other, to a respective clevis extending outwardly from the roll ring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
The thrust mount arrangement of claim 2 wherein the rigid thrust member includes a frame having a forwardly extending link member rotatably pinned to the engine casing with a link means diverging rearwardly from the forward link member into respective connection with two spaced apart link members, each one of which is rotatably pinned in coaxially spaced relation to opposing sides of the collar; and wherein the rigid thrust link includes two spaced apart link members extending rearwardly from the collar, each one of which is rotatably pinned to the roll ring in coaxially spaced relation to the other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The thrust mount arrangement of claim 2 wherein the rigid thrust member includes a frame having a forwardly extending link member rotatably pinned to the engine casing with link means diverging rearwardly from the forward link member into rotatable engagement with opposing sides of the collar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |