Compressor variable angle measurement system
US11933634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/80
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressor variable angle measurement system for guiding the positioning variable vanes supported on a penny of a compressor of a gas turbine engine. The system comprising a gauge assembly that is connectable to a computing device. the gauge assembly comprises a base plate and a clamp arm. The gauge assembly is configured to removably grip a variable vane between three vane contact portions of the baseplate and the vane contact portion of the clamp arm and on the leading edge vane engaging portion and the trailing edge vane engaging portion of the base plate, the stagger angle of the variable vane with respect to the radial setting pin being determined by the computing device from measurements made by an inertial measurement unit.
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