Adjustable air flow plenum with circumferential movable closure for a fan of a gas turbine engine
US11965528B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/14
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan case assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a case at extends circumferentially at least partway about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of vanes. The case is formed to define a plenum that extends circumferentially at least partway about the axis. The plurality of vanes are arranged in the plenum and spaced apart circumferentially about the axis to define a plurality of inlet openings in fluid communication with the plenum.
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