Patent ID: 7647779
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: F23R

Abstract:
1. A combustion system for an engine comprising: a ceramic combustor liner; a fuel manifold; at least one metal support component for providing radial and axial support to said ceramic combustor liner; said at least one metal support component having means for minimizing stress and for increasing compliance of said metal support component with respect to said ceramic component; said at least one metal support component comprising a lower portion having an outer edge with a first outer diameter and an upper portion having an inner edge with a second inner diameter greater than said first outer portion; a plurality of spaced apart arms extending linearly from an upper edge of said lower portion to a lower edge of said upper portion and connecting said outer edge to said inner edge; said lower portion being joined to said ceramic combustor liner; said upper portion having a shoulder; and said fuel manifold resting on said shoulder.