Patent ID: 7062920
Filing Date: 2006-06-20
Classification: F23D,F23R

Abstract:
1. A combustor dome assembly for a gas turbine engine having a longitudinal centerline axis extending therethrough, comprising: (a) an annular dome plate having an inner portion, an outer portion, a forward surface and a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings formed therein, wherein a radial section is defined between each adjacent opening; (b) an annular outer cowl connected to said outer portion of said dome plate; (c) an annular inner cowl connected to said inner portion of said dome plate; and, (d) a swirler located between said forward surface of said dome plate and said inner and outer cowls in substantial alignment with each of said openings in said dome plate; said swirler including: wherein each said swirler is retained in a manner so as to be movable it a radial and axial direction.