General Electric Company
Gearbox Coupling in a Turbomachine

Abstract:

An engine includes a static frame member; a spool configured to rotate relative to the static frame member during operation of the engine; a gearbox coupled to the spool; and a gearbox coupling assembly mounting the gearbox to the static frame member using a plurality of moveable connection members, each moveable connection member including a sliding connection allowing for movement of the gearbox relative to the static frame member in a plane perpendicular to an axial direction of the engine.