Support link for an exhaust diffuser assembly
AssigneeGE Infrastructure Technology LLC
InventorsRobert JAMIOLKOWSKI, Piotr Edward KOBEK, Michal BADURA
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Abstract
A support link assembly for coupling an exhaust diffuser to a diffuser casing is provided. The support link assembly includes a support link. The support link includes a main body that extends from a forward end to an aft end. The support link further includes a forward flange that extends from the main body at the forward end. The forward flange is configured to couple to the diffuser casing. The support link further includes a pair of arms that extend from the main body at the aft end. The pair of arms are configured to couple to the exhaust diffuser.
Claims20
A support link assembly for coupling an exhaust diffuser to a diffuser casing, the support link assembly comprising:
- a support link comprising:
- a main body extending from a forward end to an aft end;
- a forward flange extending from the main body at the forward end, the forward flange configured to couple to the diffuser casing;
- and,
- a pair of arms extending from the main body at the aft end, the pair of arms configured to couple to the exhaust diffuser.
A support link assembly for coupling an exhaust diffuser to a diffuser casing, the support link assembly comprising:
- a support link comprising a main body extending from a forward end to an aft end;
- and,
- a vibrational damping assembly affixed to the support link, the vibrational damping assembly comprising:
- at least one pin assembly coupled to the main body of the support link, the at least one pin assembly having a pin and a disk, the pin including a pin head and a pin body;
- and,
- at least one plate disposed between the pin head and the support link, wherein the at least one plate surrounds the pin body, and wherein the at least one plate is movable between the pin head and the support link relative to the pin and relative to the support link to dampen vibrations experienced by the support link.
An exhaust diffuser assembly comprising:
- a diffuser casing;
- an exhaust diffuser;
- and,
- a support link coupling the exhaust diffuser to the diffuser casing, the support link comprising:
- a main body extending from a forward end to an aft end;
- a forward flange extending from the main body at the forward end, the forward flange configured to couple to the diffuser casing;
- and,
- a pair of arms extending from the main body at the aft end, the pair of arms configured to couple to the exhaust diffuser.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.