Gas turbine engine bifurcation located fan variable area nozzle
US10989143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/327
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes a core engine defined about an axis, a gear system driven by the core engine, and a pylon variable area flow system. A fan is driven by the gear system. The variable area flow system operates to effect the bypass flow.
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