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Vane arm testing rig

US8783119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION · US

Inventor

Jonathan D. Little · Town of West Hartford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 26, 2012
Grant date	Jul 22, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 11, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04D29/563
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An example vane arm testing rig includes a base having a first attachment configured to receive a first end of a vane arm when the vane arm is in an engaged position, and a torque member having a second attachment configured to receive an opposing, second end of the vane arm when the vane arm is in the engaged position. The vane arm extends along a longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end. The first and second attachments are configured to rotate relative to each other about the axis. The first and second attachments are configured to move laterally relative to each other.

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