F01D17/12

Continuous wedge vane arm with failsafe retention clip

A vane arm assembly for a gas turbine engine is provided including: a vane arm having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an aperture proximate the second end, the aperture being defined by an aperture wall; a vane stem extending through the aperture of the vane arm; a mechanical fastener retaining a position of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem; and an impedance clip partially enclosing a portion of the second end of the vane arm to provide redundant position retention of the vane arm in the longitudinal direction of the vane stem.

AIRCRAFT DUAL-FLOW TURBINE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, THE ASSEMBLY BEING EQUIPPED WITH INCIDENCE-CONTROLLED AIR DISCHARGE FINS

An aircraft dual-flow turbine engine assembly includes: an internal shroud for externally delimiting a primary flow path of the turbine engine gases; an external shroud for internally delimiting a secondary flow path of the turbine engine gas; and at least one air discharge duct extending between the internal shroud and the external shroud, the air discharge duct opening into the secondary flow path through an outlet orifice equipped with discharge fins. At least some of the discharge fins are movably mounted so as to be able to be incidence-control between a propulsion position, and a reverse thrust position.

AIRCRAFT DUAL-FLOW TURBINE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, THE ASSEMBLY BEING EQUIPPED WITH INCIDENCE-CONTROLLED AIR DISCHARGE FINS

An aircraft dual-flow turbine engine assembly includes: an internal shroud for externally delimiting a primary flow path of the turbine engine gases; an external shroud for internally delimiting a secondary flow path of the turbine engine gas; and at least one air discharge duct extending between the internal shroud and the external shroud, the air discharge duct opening into the secondary flow path through an outlet orifice equipped with discharge fins. At least some of the discharge fins are movably mounted so as to be able to be incidence-control between a propulsion position, and a reverse thrust position.

Additive manufactured case with internal passages for active clearance control

An engine or engine casing having an inner annular case and an outer annular case. The engine casing is formed using an additive manufacturing technique such that the inner annular case and outer annular case is formed surrounding a hollow inner annular cavity. The annular cavity includes a pin bank connecting the inner annular case and outer annular case. The pin bank improves heat transfer between the inner and outer annular case and provide structural support to the inner and outer annular case. By providing fluid flow through the annular cavity, the turbine casing can be cooled and the radius of the casing can be controlled through the regulation of fluid travelling within the annular cavity. By controlling the fluid flow though the annular cavity, the engine case may be cooled to regulate its temperature in a wide variety of operating conditions. Further, the regulation of fluid in the annular cavity allows for active clearance control of the spacing between the turbine blades or vanes and seals used in the turbine.

Additive manufactured case with internal passages for active clearance control

An engine or engine casing having an inner annular case and an outer annular case. The engine casing is formed using an additive manufacturing technique such that the inner annular case and outer annular case is formed surrounding a hollow inner annular cavity. The annular cavity includes a pin bank connecting the inner annular case and outer annular case. The pin bank improves heat transfer between the inner and outer annular case and provide structural support to the inner and outer annular case. By providing fluid flow through the annular cavity, the turbine casing can be cooled and the radius of the casing can be controlled through the regulation of fluid travelling within the annular cavity. By controlling the fluid flow though the annular cavity, the engine case may be cooled to regulate its temperature in a wide variety of operating conditions. Further, the regulation of fluid in the annular cavity allows for active clearance control of the spacing between the turbine blades or vanes and seals used in the turbine.

Actuator
10947860 · 2021-03-16 · ·

An actuator actuates a movable part of a turbocharger including a turbine housing for accommodating a turbine driven by exhaust, and a compressor housing for accommodating a compressor which is disposed on the same axis as the turbine and which pressure-feeds intake air. The actuator has a rod of which one end side is coupled by a link to the movable part, a case having a bearing part that slidably and axially supports the other end side of the rod, a boot which covers the sliding part of the rod and the bearing part and of which at least part of the outer peripheral surface faces the outer peripheral surface of the turbine housing, and a thermal shield member disposed between the turbine housing and the boot.

Actuator
10947860 · 2021-03-16 · ·

An actuator actuates a movable part of a turbocharger including a turbine housing for accommodating a turbine driven by exhaust, and a compressor housing for accommodating a compressor which is disposed on the same axis as the turbine and which pressure-feeds intake air. The actuator has a rod of which one end side is coupled by a link to the movable part, a case having a bearing part that slidably and axially supports the other end side of the rod, a boot which covers the sliding part of the rod and the bearing part and of which at least part of the outer peripheral surface faces the outer peripheral surface of the turbine housing, and a thermal shield member disposed between the turbine housing and the boot.

Variable stator vane structure of axial compressor
10934869 · 2021-03-02 · ·

In a variable stator vane structure of an axial compressor, each stator vane (70) is provided with a shaft (72) rotatably supported by the cylindrical outer peripheral portion (14B) around an axial center line (T) of the shaft, and a vane member (74) supported by the shaft, and the axial center line of the shaft is tilted with respect to a radial line (R) extending radially from a center of the annular fluid passage (34) in a circumferential direction and/or in an axial direction of the annular fluid passage.

Variable stator vane structure of axial compressor
10934869 · 2021-03-02 · ·

In a variable stator vane structure of an axial compressor, each stator vane (70) is provided with a shaft (72) rotatably supported by the cylindrical outer peripheral portion (14B) around an axial center line (T) of the shaft, and a vane member (74) supported by the shaft, and the axial center line of the shaft is tilted with respect to a radial line (R) extending radially from a center of the annular fluid passage (34) in a circumferential direction and/or in an axial direction of the annular fluid passage.

Starter/generator

A starter generator located within a sump region of a turbofan engine and coupled to an adapter shaft. The adapter shaft rotationally coupled to the high pressure shaft, forward of a high pressure shaft bearing, and secured by a spanner nut. The engine makes use of two pluralities of electrical conductors, the first extends through an electrical conduit defined by a forward strut extending from the sump region to the outward casing, the second extends axially away from the electric starter. Each of the first plurality of electrical conductors makes reversible contact with a respective one of the second plurality of electrical conductors via an elbow/pin connector, producing a tight turn in area of limited space.