Linkage assembly preventing axial rotation of the link rod for a gas turbine engine
US11248560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/23
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a linkage assembly for a gas turbine engine having a link having a first end, a second end, and a rod extending therebetween, the first end having a first sliding bearing disposed within a first sliding bearing housing, a fastener comprising a first flange and a second flange, a pin extending between the first flange and the second flange, wherein the first sliding bearing is pivotally connected to the pin; and a biasing member secured between the first flange and the sliding bearing housing, the biasing member contacting the sliding bearing housing and biasing the link against rotation about a center axis for the rod of the link.
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