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Sectioned compressor inner band for variable pitch vane assemblies in gas turbine engines

US11879480B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2023
Grant dateJan 23, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/31
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer band, a plurality of variable pitch vanes, and an inner band. The plurality of variable pitch vanes extend radially between the outer band and the inner band. The inner band extends circumferentially partway about an axis and includes a first ring segment and a second ring segment that cooperate to receive the plurality of variable pitch vanes.

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