Variable inlet guide vane
US10563513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inlet guide vane is disclosed. The inlet guide vane includes a strut and a flap having a radial length in a radial direction. The flap includes a radially inner portion having a first angular orientation with respect to the strut, a radially outer portion having a second angular orientation with respect to the strut, and a transition portion intermediate the radially inner portion and the radially outer portion, wherein the first angular orientation transitions to the second angular orientation along a portion of the radial length.
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