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Inner diameter variable vane actuation mechanism

US7690889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2005
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2230/642
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable vane actuation mechanism is comprised of a first drive vane arm and a second drive vane arm for driving a first variable vane array and a second variable vane array, respectively, of a stator vane section of a gas turbine engine. The first drive vane arm and second drive vane arm are connected to each other at a first end by a linkage. The first drive vane arm and second drive vane arm are connected at a second end to a first drive vane and a second drive vane, respectively, of the first and second variable vane arrays. The first drive vane arm and second drive vane arm respond in unison to a single actuation source connected to one of the first drive vane arm and second drive vane arm.

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