General Electric Company
ENGINE BACKBONE BENDING REDUCTION

Abstract:

Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed. A mechanical linkage for mounting a gas turbine engine to a pylon includes: a bending restraint having a first end and a second end; a first joint at the first end of the bending restraint to connect the first end of the bending restraint to a fan section of the gas turbine engine; and a second joint at the second end of the bending restraint to connect the second end of the bending restraint to the pylon.