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US4925364A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 15, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B41/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable spacer (20) is located in a unison ring (16) disposed about a gas turbine engine case (18). The spacer (20) includes a pad bolt (44) having a flattened surface (52) for contacting the case (18). The pad bolt (44) is adjusted radially by a threaded cylinder (28) and adjusting nut (36). The assembly is locked in place by a locknut (54) which includes a frangible link (72) for separating a headed portion (70) from a threaded portion (68).
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