Systems and methods for variable alignment aerodynamic probes

US10704413B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Eli Cole Warren · Wethersfield, US
• Bryan J. Hackett · Newington, US
• Adam Swagger · Amston, US
• Daniel J. Boudreau · South Windsor, US
• Ryan C. Smith · Fremont, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 6, 2018
• Grant date: Jul 7, 2020
• Expiry date: Jan 19, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F05D2260/83
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A variable alignment aerodynamic probe may comprise a probe body having a leading edge and extending radially into a vane case, a sensor element proximate the leading edge, and a bearing coupled to the probe body and the vane case. The probe body may be configured to rotate in response to a turned flow within the vane case. The rotation of the probe body may be configured to maintain an angle of attack of the leading edge with respect to the turned flow between 0° and 15°.