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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2012
Rolls-royce Plc, London, GB;
Paul Broughton, Leicester, GB;
Robin Charles Kennea, Nottingham, GB;
ROLLS-ROYCE plc, London, GB;
Abstract
A gas turbine engineis provided with electrical harness raftscomprising electrical conductors embedded in a rigid composite material. The raftsare used to transport electrical signals (which may be, for example power and/or control signals) around a gas turbine engine. Raftsmay be connected together and to other components using flexible cables, that may help to accommodate relative movement of the rafts, for example through vibration. The raftsare lighter, more compact, and more convenient to handle than conventional electrical harnesses. The raftsmay provide a convenient and secure mounting surface for other components/systems of a gas turbine engine, such as EECs and/or fluid pipes.