Turbofan with motorized rotating inlet guide vane
US10724395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes a turbine section that is configured to drive a fan through a fan shaft. The fan includes a plurality of fan blades rotatable about an axis of rotation of the gas turbine engine. A fan nacelle includes a first electrical machine component. The fan is located within the fan nacelle. A plurality of fan inlet guide vanes includes a second electrical machine component. The plurality of fan inlet guide vanes are rotatable about the axis.
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