Patent ID: 8616007
Filing Date: 2013-12-31
Classification: F01D,F02C,F05B,F05D,F23R

Abstract:
1. A structural attachment system for a transition duct outlet comprising: a radially outer support structure; a radially inner support structure; and a structural attachment member having a step over portion with an outer flange at a first end of the step over portion and an inner flange at a second end of the step over portion, the outer flange being attached to the radially outer support structure and the inner flange being attached to the radially inner support structure such that the step over portion extends away from the support structures in a generally axial direction. a transition duct having an outlet, wherein at least a portion of the outlet and the transition extend through a cavity formed by the step over portion, wherein the inner flange is attached to the radially inner support structure and a portion of the transition duct such that the portion of the transition duct is sandwiched between the inner flange of the structural attachment member and the radially inner support structure.