Surface Cooler Support Mechanism

摘要

A surface heat exchanger is provided which utilizes forward and aft brackets to retain the heat exchanger in position. The surface heat exchanger includes a plurality of core cooling channels as well as fins which are disposed for air flow through the gas turbine engine. The brackets include a low-friction wear material as well as an isolator sheet which provides some spring force on the heat exchanger.

主权项

1. A surface cooler support mechanism comprising:
a heat exchanger including:
a body having a plurality of cooling channels;a plurality of heat exchange fins disposed adjacent said plurality of cooling channels;said body having opposed forward and aft cooler ribs extending along lateral edges of said body;at least one aft bracket having an aft bracket body and a first groove for receiving said aft cooler rib;at least one forward bracket having a forward bracket body and a second groove for receiving said forward cooler rib;a low friction wear material disposed within each of said first groove and said second groove; and,an isolator sheet disposed in at least one of said first groove and said second groove.