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US4169692A
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Variable area turbine nozzle and means for sealing same
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1974-12-13
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Granted: 1979-10-02
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Expires: 1994-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A cantilevered turbine vane of the variable area variety is provided with unique retaining means to prevent relative movement between the vane and a fixed turbine housing through which the vane trunnion passes. Vernier adjusting means are provided to maintain a predetermined radial clearance between the vane and the fixed turbine housing, thereby eliminating binding between the two structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C. McDonough
- 👤 Eugene N. Tuley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:08
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/14; F01D5/18; F01D5/187; F01D5/188; F01D5/189; F01D11/00; F01D11/005; F01D17/00; F01D17/10; F01D17/12; F01D17/14; F01D17/16; F01D17/162; F01D5/20; F01D9/00; F01D9/02; F01D9/04; F01D9/041; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A vane assembly comprising: a rigid casing having a hole therethrough; an airfoil, one end of which transists to a generally cylindrical trunnion received within the hole, the trunnion being provided with a bore passage at an end opposite said airfoil; lever means for adjusting airfoil pitch; means for keying said lever means to the trunnion; a cap retained by means of a threaded connection within the trunnion bore passage, said cap entrapping said lever means between said casing and said cap; and retaining means for limiting the radially outward movement of said trunnion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A vane assembly comprising: a rigid casing having a hole therethrough; an airfoil, one end of which transists to a generally cylindrical trunnion received within the hole, the trunnion being provided with a bore passage at an end opposite said airfoil; lever means for adjusting airfoil pitch; means for keying said lever means to the trunnion; a cap retained by means of a threaded connection within the trunnion bore passage, said cap entrapping said lever means between said casing and said cap; and retaining means for limiting the radially outward movement of said trunnion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vane assembly of claim 1 wherein said housing comprises an essentially cylindrical turbine casing having a boss formed upon the radially outward side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The vane assembly of claim 1 wherein said retaining means includes: a shoulder formed about said trunnion; and a washer circumscribing said trunnion in abutting relationship between said shoulder and the radially inward side of said housing, thereby substantially precluding radially outward movement of said trunnion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The retaining means of claim 3 wherein said washer is segmented.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vane assembly of claim 3 wherein said washer is retained in a recess formed within said casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The vane assembly of claim 1 further comprising: a flange formed upon said cap; and wherein said keying means is captured between said flange and said lever means, thereby precluding substantial radially inward movement of said vane assembly, said keying means engaging cooperating slots formed in said lever means and said trunnion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The vane assembly of claim 6 wherein: the bore passage extends the length of said trunnion; said airfoil is of the fluid-cooled variety; and said bore passage is in fluid communication with said airfoil and a source of cooling fluid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The vane assembly of claim 7 further comprising a generally cylindrical inner wall coannular with said casing to define a motive fluid flow path therebetween and floating seal means disposed between said airfoil and said inner motive fluid flow path wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vane assembly of claim 1 further including locking means to preclude rotation between said cap and said trunnion at their threaded connection.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
93 words
The vane assembly of claim 1 further including: a center post having a shank portion with a flange portion formed upon one end thereof, said center post disposed within said bore passage such that said post flange substantially fills said bore passage and said shank protrudes through an aperture formed within said cap; a comformable seal disposed between said cap and said post flange; and means for squeezing said seal between said cap and said post flange, thereby substantially precluding the flow of cooling fluid from said bore passage and through said cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vane assembly of claim 1 further comprising floating seal means disposed between said airfoil and the inner side of said casing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-01 | 1983-04-02 | 1983-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-01 | 1987-04-02 | 1987-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-01 | 1991-04-02 | 1991-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |