Patent ID: 7584621

Claim:
An interface between two turbine engine components, comprising: an exhaust cylinder formed from a generally cylindrical housing; an exhaust diffuser formed from a generally cylindrical housing, wherein the first and second turbine components are substantially coaxial; a plurality of connecting members operatively connecting the first and second turbine engine components, each connecting member having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of each of the ends being pivotable, wherein the first end of each connecting member is connected to the first turbine engine component and the second end of each connecting member is connected to the second turbine engine component, whereby relative radial movement of the first and second turbine engine components is permitted; wherein each connecting member is angled relative to a circumferentially adjacent connecting member and angled relative to a longitudinal axis; wherein each connecting member extends circumferentially angled outward from an outlet of the exhaust cylinder to an outlet of the exhaust diffuser.