Systems and methods for controlling vanes of an engine of an aircraft
US11773744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/54
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method include an engine having one or more vanes. An actuator is coupled to the one or more vanes. The actuator is configured to move the one or more vanes between different positions. A control unit is coupled to the actuator. The control unit is configured to operate the actuator to move the one or more vanes between the different positions. The control unit is disposed on or within the engine.
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