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Bleed valve assembly with valve shims for varying bleed flow in gas turbine engine compressors and method for operating

US12264685B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2024
Grant dateApr 1, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D27/023
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bleed valve assembly includes a manifold coupled to a case of a compressor of a gas turbine engine to control a flow of bleed air exiting the compressor, a valve housing coupled with the manifold, a piston configured to move selectively relative to the valve housing and the manifold, and one or more shims located between the valve housing and the piston.

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