Bellcrank for a variable vane assembly
US9151178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49959
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable vane assembly for use in a gas turbine engine includes a variable vane, an actuator, and a mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage connects the variable vane to the actuator. The mechanical linkage includes a bellcrank rotatable about an axis, a first bellcrank arm having a first clevis at an inner end, and a first pin extending through the first clevis and a first flange of the bellcrank to fasten the first bellcrank arm to the bellcrank.
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