Gas turbine engine with morphing variable compressor vanes
US11111811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/407
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stator vane for a gas turbine engine section includes a stator vane having an airfoil extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The airfoil has a suction side and a pressure side. There is at least one piezoelectric actuator for changing a shape of at least one of the leading edge and the trailing edge. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
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