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Vane control arrangement for variable area turbine nozzle

US3972644A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1975
Grant dateAug 3, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 27, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D17/165
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turbine having a radial inlet to the turbine wheel is provided with variable nozzle vanes to control the inlet flow to the turbine. The vanes are controlled by lever-actuated gearing to provide a positive coupling of input to the vanes.

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