Vane strut positioning and securing systems
US9879560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2230/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A strut-flap vane system for a turbomachine includes a vane strut comprising an airfoil portion and a strut mount extending in a radially outward direction from the airfoil portion. The strut mount forms a hollow semi-cylinder and includes threading on an outer diameter thereof. The system includes an aft mount portion or portions defining a hollow semi-cylinder configured to form a strut cylinder with the strut mount such that the aft mount portion can be disposed in contact with the strut mount to form the strut cylinder. The strut cylinder defines a cylinder opening and the aft mount portion includes threading on an outer diameter thereof that aligns with the threading of the strut mount to allow a strut spanner nut to mesh with both the strut mount and the mount portion.
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