FLEXIBLE INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR A COMBUSTOR OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

摘要

A flexible interface system (10) for a combustor (12) of a gas turbine engine (14) in which a flexible extension (16) is configured to enable radial movement of a combustor basket liner (22) relative to a combustor basket (24) while maintaining a seal and without creating excessive stress is disclosed. The flexible interface system (10) may couple a can-annular combustor basket (24) formed from one or more outer walls (28) defining a combustor chamber (30) with one or more combustor basket liners (22) extending downstream from the combustor basket (24). The flexible extension (16) may include one or more serpentine switchbacks (32) which enhances flexibility of the flexible extension (16) to accommodate radial movement of the combustor basket liner (22) without damaging the flexible extension (16) or adjacent components.