Variable-sized cooling air flow path
US9784126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cooling air flow path through an air cycle machine can include an inlet, at least one bearing downstream from the inlet and in fluidic connection with the inlet, an outlet downstream from the at least one bearing and in fluidic connection with the at least one bearing, and an adjustment device downstream from the at least one bearing and in fluidic connection with the at least one bearing and the outlet with the adjustment device configured to vary a flow of cooling air through the flow path by adjusting the cross-sectional area of the flow path.
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