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Vane angle control
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1978-10-16
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Granted: 1981-07-21
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Expires: 1998-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A linkage system for the variable stator vanes of a gas turbine engine is augmented by control means operable as a function of compressor speed designed to match the aerodynamic requirements of the airflow through the compressor so as to define the rate of schedule change of the vanes over its angular movement by compensating for the inadequacies inherent in the capabilities of the linkage system.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan D. Munroe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:07
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/16; F02C9/20; F01; F01D; F01D17/00; F01D17/10; F01D17/12; F01D17/14; F01D17/16; F01D17/162; F04; F04D; F04D27/00; F04D27/02; F04D27/0246; F04D29/00; F04D29/40; F04D29/52; F04D29/54; F04D29/56; F04D29/563
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
Means for controlling the rate of change of a variable stator vane of a compressor section of a gas turbine engine where the linkage is not capable of meeting the schedule for said vane angle changes necessary to maximize the aerodynamics of the system, said means including an actuator, a linkage system interconnecting said actuator and said variable vanes, control means responsive to at least one engine operating parameter for controlling said actuator, and additional means responsive soley to compressor speed for further controlling said actuator, said additional means including a cam having a given profile for producing a signal which has a preascertained nonlinear speed relationship of a given stroke of said actuator for a given speed of said compressor and said additional means readjusting said control means in response to said signal to achieve a change in the rate of change schedule of said stator vanes to meet said schedule.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
Means for controlling the rate of change of a variable stator vane of a compressor section of a gas turbine engine where the linkage is not capable of meeting the schedule for said vane angle changes necessary to maximize the aerodynamics of the system, said means including an actuator, a linkage system interconnecting said actuator and said variable vanes, control means responsive to at least one engine operating parameter for controlling said actuator, and additional means responsive soley to compressor speed for further controlling said actuator, said additional means including a cam having a given profile for producing a signal which has a preascertained nonlinear speed relationship of a given stroke of said actuator for a given speed of said compressor and said additional means readjusting said control means in response to said signal to achieve a change in the rate of change schedule of said stator vanes to meet said schedule.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said linkage includes a bell crank and a four bar linkage system interconnecting said actuator and said bell crank.
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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) | 1984-07-20 | 1985-01-19 | 1985-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-20 | 1989-01-19 | 1989-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-20 | 1993-01-19 | 1993-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |