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Tip turbine engine support structure

  • US 7,976,273 B2
  • Filed: 12/01/2004
  • Issued: 07/12/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A tip turbine engine assembly comprising:

  • a first rotationally fixed member disposed about an engine centerline;

    a support member extending radially from said first rotationally fixed member;

    a second rotationally fixed member attached to said support member and disposed coaxially with said first rotationally fixed member;

    a rotor mounted between said first rotationally fixed member and said second rotationally fixed member, said rotor comprising compressor blades that extend radially outward;

    a guide vane extending radially outwards from the second rotationally fixed member; and

    a housing disposed radially outward of the first rotationally fixed member, wherein the housing is attached to both the first rotationally fixed member and the guide vane.

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