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Rollertrack pivoting axi-nozzle

US8020386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 2007
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K1/1223
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism included in a convergent-divergent nozzle connected to an aftward portion of a gas turbine engine, which mechanism includes at least one actuator configured to be connected to the aftward portion of the engine and to move through one or more positions, a first link pivotally connected to the at least one actuator, a convergent flap pivotally connected to the first link, a divergent flap rotatably connected to the convergent flap and configured to be kinematically connected to an annular ring connected to the at least one actuator, and at least one track configured to extend from the aftward portion of the engine and to movably and pivotally receive the pivotal connection between the convergent flap and the first link.

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