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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 22, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2012
Robert Russell Mayer, Manchester, CT (US);
George J. Kramer, Tolland, CT (US);
Paul W. Palmer, South Glastonbury, CT (US);
Robert Russell Mayer, Manchester, CT (US);
George J. Kramer, Tolland, CT (US);
Paul W. Palmer, South Glastonbury, CT (US);
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes high and low pressure turbines. A mid turbine frame is arranged axially between the high and low pressure turbines. A bearing is operatively supported by a support structure. An inner case is secured to the support structure and includes a first conical member and a bearing support to which the bearing is mounted. The bearing support includes a second conical member that is secured to the first conical member at a joint. The first and second conical members are arranged radially inward of the joint.