Patent ID: 6071078
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: F01P,F04D,F28F

Abstract:
A ring bracket-shroud mounting assembly, comprising: a ring bracket having at least one active lock coupler, and a shroud having respectively at least one passive lock coupler disposed on a shroud surface,wherein said active lock coupler includes an overhanging means and said passive lock couplers includes a catch,wherein said overhanging means and catch are adapted to matingly engage and retain said ring bracket to said shroud when said overhanging means and catch are placed adjacent to each other and said ring bracket is rotated relative to said shroud to a locking position to have said overhanging means combined with said catch, andwherein said catch includes a Z-shaped beam to axially catch said ring bracket, said Z-shaped beam being made resiliently fixed on said shroud surface and having an arm, said arm being elevated above said shroud surface, and said overhanging means includes a cantilever passing under said arm in said locking position.