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Bellcrank for a variable vane assembly

US9151178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2012
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 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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