US Patent Application 17662535. DIFFUSER WITH PASSLETS simplified abstract

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DIFFUSER WITH PASSLETS

Organization Name

General Electric Company


Inventor(s)

Juntao Zhang of Mason OH (US)

Nicholas R. Overman of Sharonville OH (US)

Steven C. Vise of Loveland OH (US)

Andrew Wickersham of Liberty Township OH (US)

Michael A. Benjamin of Cincinnati OH (US)

DIFFUSER WITH PASSLETS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17662535 titled 'DIFFUSER WITH PASSLETS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a diffuser designed for a combustor in a turbomachine engine.

  • The diffuser consists of a body with two annular surfaces that create a passage for air flow.
  • The purpose of the passage is to direct air towards the first component of the combustor.
  • The first annular surface has an opening that diverts air away from the passage towards the second component of the combustor.


Original Abstract Submitted

A diffuser for a combustor of a turbomachine engine. The diffuser includes a body having a first annular surface and a second annular surface that define a passage, the passage being configured to cause air to flow along the passage to a first component of the combustor. The first annular surface includes an opening that is configured to cause air to flow in a direction away from the passage to a second component of the combustor.