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Gas turbine engine noise shield

US3964568A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 1975
Grant dateJun 22, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2033/0286
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Positionable deflector means are provided in a gas turbine engine inlet duct. The deflector means are actuated to change the axial and circumferential location of a forward protruding extension of the inlet duct in order to selectively reduce noise propagation. A method is disclosed for directional noise shielding as a gas turbine engine experiences altitude and operational changes.

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