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Vane arc segment having spar with pin fairing

US11299995B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2021
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2300/6033
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vane arc segment includes an airfoil fairing that has first and second fairing platforms and a hollow airfoil section. A spar has a spar platform adjacent the first fairing platform and a hollow spar leg that extends from the spar platform and through the hollow airfoil section. The hollow spar leg has an internal passage for receiving cool air there through, a clevis mount, and a pin fairing. The clevis mount is distal from the spar platform and protrudes from the second fairing platform. The clevis mount includes first and second prongs with aligned holes. A pin extends through the aligned holes. The pin fairing extends over the pin between the first and second prongs for guiding the cooling air around the pin. There is a support platform adjacent the second fairing platform. The pin locks the support platform to the spar leg.

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