Patent ID: 6038852
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: F02K,F16L,F23R

Abstract:
A gas turbine augmentor fuel manifold unit, comprising:a plurality of annular fuel manifolds, each having at least one feed tube, wherein some of said feed tubes are routed substantially parallel and in close proximity to one another;at least one wear resistant clamp for clamping said feed tubes, said clamp including:a first clamp member and a second clamp member, disposed on opposite sides of said feed tubes;a first wear sleeve and a second wear sleeve, each having a body shaped to receive one of said feed tubes, said body extending between at least a pair of retaining tabs, said wear sleeves disposed between said clamp members and said feed tubes;wherein said first wear sleeve is fixed to one of said feed tubes;a fastener, extending between said clamp members, said fastener holding said first and second clamp members in contact with said wear sleeves;wherein said retaining tabs of said fixed first wear sleeve limits the travel of said clamp members relative to said feed tubes, and said retaining tabs of said second wear sleeve prevent said second wear sleeve from becoming dislodged between said clamp members and said feed tube.