Patent classifications
F01D7/02
SIMPLIFIED PITCH ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A TURBINE ENGINE PROPELLER
Pitch actuation system for a turbine engine propeller, comprising an actuator, a movable part of which is designed to be connected to blades of the propeller so as to rotate said blades relative to blade pitch-setting axes, characterised in that the actuator is an electromechanical actuator and comprises first electrical means for controlling blade pitch, which means comprise at least two electric motors for driving a common rotor, and a transmission screw rotated by said common rotor, and in that the system further comprises a nut, through which said transmission screw passes and which is designed to cooperate with the blades so as to move them.
SIMPLIFIED PITCH ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A TURBINE ENGINE PROPELLER
Pitch actuation system for a turbine engine propeller, comprising an actuator, a movable part of which is designed to be connected to blades of the propeller so as to rotate said blades relative to blade pitch-setting axes, characterised in that the actuator is an electromechanical actuator and comprises first electrical means for controlling blade pitch, which means comprise at least two electric motors for driving a common rotor, and a transmission screw rotated by said common rotor, and in that the system further comprises a nut, through which said transmission screw passes and which is designed to cooperate with the blades so as to move them.
Flow rate responsive turbine blades and related methods
An apparatus energized by a flowing fluid includes at least one turbine blade having a trailing edge angle and an elastic deformation member connected to the at least one turbine blade. The deformation of the elastic deformation member changes an orientation of a trailing edge angle of the at least one turbine blade.
TEST RIG AND METHOD FOR BLADE PITCH MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
The test rig can be used for testing a blade pitch measurement system of a variable pitch propeller system. The test rig can include a first mount rotatably mounted to the frame and configured to receive the feedback device, a rotation motor drivingly coupled to rotate the ring mount relative to the frame around a rotation axis, a second mount configured to receive the pitch sensor, a mechanism configured for moving the second mount along an orientation parallel to the rotation axis, and a controller configured to control the rotation of the rotation motor to a variable rotation speed, and for controlling the movement of the second mount to variable positions via the mechanism.
TEST RIG AND METHOD FOR BLADE PITCH MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
The test rig can be used for testing a blade pitch measurement system of a variable pitch propeller system. The test rig can include a first mount rotatably mounted to the frame and configured to receive the feedback device, a rotation motor drivingly coupled to rotate the ring mount relative to the frame around a rotation axis, a second mount configured to receive the pitch sensor, a mechanism configured for moving the second mount along an orientation parallel to the rotation axis, and a controller configured to control the rotation of the rotation motor to a variable rotation speed, and for controlling the movement of the second mount to variable positions via the mechanism.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A SYSTEM FOR ACTUATING A COMPONENT OF A TURBOMACHINE
The present invention concerns a method for monitoring an actuating system of a movable component, in particular a movable component of a turbomachine such as a nozzle or a blade, the actuating system comprising a control device configured to deliver a position instruction to a first cylinder and a second cylinder, each cylinder being configured to deliver a position feedback measurement in response to the position instruction, the method being implemented in a monitoring system and comprising, —a first monitoring mode in which the deviations between the position feedback measurements of the two cylinders are detected; —a second monitoring mode in which the deviations between the position feedback measurements of the two cylinders are not detected; method in which the second mode is selected when at least one of the two position feedback measurements is in a transient phase.
Boost compressor assembly
A boost compressor assembly may comprise an outer annular structure and a plurality of blades. Each blade in the plurality of blades may be moveably coupled to the outer annular structure. The plurality of blades may be configured to deploy in response to the boost compressor assembly rotating. The plurality of blades may be configured to retract when the boost compressor assembly stops rotating.
Method and system for monitoring a system for actuating a component of a turbomachine
The present invention concerns a method for monitoring an actuating system of a movable component, in particular a movable component of a turbomachine such as a nozzle or a blade, the actuating system comprising a control device configured to deliver a position instruction to a first cylinder and a second cylinder, each cylinder being configured to deliver a position feedback measurement in response to the position instruction, the method being implemented in a monitoring system and comprising, —a first monitoring mode in which the deviations between the position feedback measurements of the two cylinders are detected; —a second monitoring mode in which the deviations between the position feedback measurements of the two cylinders are not detected; method in which the second mode is selected when at least one of the two position feedback measurements is in a transient phase.
Turbomachine module equipped with a system for changing the pitch of the blades of a propeller and with a device for feathering the blades
The invention relates to a module of a turbomachine of longitudinal axis X, the module comprising: ⋅—a rotary casing (31) that rotates about the longitudinal axis and bears a propeller (2; 20, 21, 22) which is provided with a plurality of blades (32); ⋅—a fixed casing (48) comprising a cylindrical wall (49) extending between an inner wall (40) and an outer wall (41) of the rotary casing (31); and, ⋅—a system (30) for changing the pitch of the blades of the propeller, mounted around the fixed casing and comprising: a control means (55) comprising a movable body (57) that is able to move axially on said fixed casing, at least one load transfer bearing (56) comprising an inner ring (65) that is connected to the movable body (57), and an outer ring (66); and a connection mechanism (61) for connecting the outer ring (66) to the blades of the propeller. According to the invention, the module further comprises a feathering device (70) for feathering the blades of the propeller, this device (70) comprising an annular row of springs (71) that are arranged around said fixed casing and extend axially, the springs (71) comprising first axial ends (72) that bear against a ferrule (51) of the fixed casing, and opposite second axial ends (73) that bear against said inner ring (65).
Turbomachine module equipped with a system for changing the pitch of the blades of a propeller and with a device for feathering the blades
The invention relates to a module of a turbomachine of longitudinal axis X, the module comprising: ⋅—a rotary casing (31) that rotates about the longitudinal axis and bears a propeller (2; 20, 21, 22) which is provided with a plurality of blades (32); ⋅—a fixed casing (48) comprising a cylindrical wall (49) extending between an inner wall (40) and an outer wall (41) of the rotary casing (31); and, ⋅—a system (30) for changing the pitch of the blades of the propeller, mounted around the fixed casing and comprising: a control means (55) comprising a movable body (57) that is able to move axially on said fixed casing, at least one load transfer bearing (56) comprising an inner ring (65) that is connected to the movable body (57), and an outer ring (66); and a connection mechanism (61) for connecting the outer ring (66) to the blades of the propeller. According to the invention, the module further comprises a feathering device (70) for feathering the blades of the propeller, this device (70) comprising an annular row of springs (71) that are arranged around said fixed casing and extend axially, the springs (71) comprising first axial ends (72) that bear against a ferrule (51) of the fixed casing, and opposite second axial ends (73) that bear against said inner ring (65).