United Technologies Corporation

Patrick Michael Nadeau

Alexander Broulidakis

Joseph James Sedor

Jonathan Lemoine

Christopher Treat

Patrick M Devaney

Michael D Collier

A fastener assembly includes a first component including a first fastener opening that has a cylindrical portion and a conical portion. A second component includes a second fastener opening. A fastener for extending through the first fastener opening and the second fastener opening and a clinch nut for attaching to the fastener is included.

Clinch nut bolt hole geometry

A mid-turbine frame is provided. The mid-turbine frame may comprise an inner case having an annular surface with an interface section disposed on the annular surface. The interface section may include an interface feature. A balancing section may be disposed on the annular surface defining an opening and disposed circumferentially adjacent the interface section.

Cutouts in gas turbine structures for deflection control

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Newington, CT, United States of America

Patrick Michael Nadeau