Patent ID: 9109800
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: F01D,F23J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A quick disengaging field joint for connecting a free edge of a first component of an exhaust system of a gas turbine engine to the free edge of a second component of the exhaust system, each component including an internal liner having an exposed surface for facing the hot exhaust gases of the exhaust system, each component including an external shell having a shielded surface for facing the ambient atmosphere, each component including heat resistant insulation disposed between the internal liner and the external shell, the field joint comprising: a. a first joint liner disposed at the free edge of the first component, the first joint liner defining a first stepped end; b. a first fastener anchoring the first joint liner to the internal liner of the first component; c. a second joint liner disposed at the free edge of the second component, the second joint liner defining a second stepped end that is configured to mirror the shape of first stepped end of the first joint liner; and d. a second fastener anchoring the second joint liner to the internal liner of the second component.