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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2015
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Ed Zurmehly, Phoenix, AZ (US);
David R. Waldman, Chandler, AZ (US);
Deanna Pinar Chase, Tempe, AZ (US);
David K Jan, Fountain Hills, AZ (US);
Gregory Ockenfels, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Alonso Peralta-Duran, Avondale, AZ (US);
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Abstract
Compliant coupling systems and methods are provided for coupling a shroud to an engine casing. The complaint coupling system includes a retaining ring adapted to be positioned adjacent to the shroud and adapted to be coupled to the engine casing. The retaining ring defines a coupling channel about a circumference of the retaining ring and at least one notch that interrupts the coupling channel. The complaint coupling system also includes a first clip received within the coupling channel. The first clip has a biasing portion that extends into a space defined by the at least one notch, and the biasing portion is adapted to contact the shroud. The complaint coupling system includes a second clip received within the coupling channel. The second clip has a bumper portion that extends into the spaced defined by the at least one notch, and the bumper portion is adapted to contact the shroud.