Patent ID: 9719816
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: F01D,G01D,G01M,G01N

Claim:
1. A fitting for positioning a probe in a hot gas path within a casing of a gas turbine engine, the fitting comprising: a main body comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attachable to the casing opposite the hot gas path, wherein the main body comprises an internal bore having a first portion about the first end, a second portion about the second end and a tapered portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the second portion has a larger diameter than the first portion, wherein the main body comprises one or more cooling holes in communication with the first portion of the internal bore; a compliant seal positionable within the second portion of the internal bore; a follower at least partially positionable within the second portion of the internal bore adjacent to the compliant seal; and a fastener comprising a cavity and a lip, wherein the fastener is configured to mate with the second end of the main body, wherein the follower is at least partially disposed within the cavity, wherein the lip is configured to push the follower against the compliant seal, which deforms the compliant seal about the probe within the main body to secure and seal the probe within the main body.