US4292802A
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Method and apparatus for increasing compressor inlet pressure
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1978-12-27
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 1998-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of blocker door vanes are disposed in the bypass duct to selectively close off the bypass flow and increase the flow and pressure of the air flowing into the compressor. In this way, the compressor inlet pressure can be increased sufficiently to allow air starts without starter torque assist. The vanes may also be closed down during ground idle to reduce the thrust and increase the compressor bleed pressure and both the pressure and the temperature of the air to the combustor. Provision is made for the controlling of the blocker door vanes as a function of core speed.
Inventors
- 👤 Barton H. Snow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:44
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K3/00; F02K3/02; F02K3/04; F02K3/075; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A method of facilitating air starts in a turbofan engine of the type having a core, a fan, and a bypass duct, comprising the steps of: (a) blocking the flow of air in the bypass duct; and (b) increasing the inlet pressure to the compressor to a level which will allow an air start.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
54 words
A method of facilitating air starts in a turbofan engine of the type having a core, a fan, and a bypass duct, comprising the steps of: (a) blocking the flow of air in the bypass duct; and (b) increasing the inlet pressure to the compressor to a level which will allow an air start.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the step of blocking is accomplished by closing a plurality of circumferentially spaced vanes in the bypass duct.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method, as set forth in claim 1, wherein substantially all airflow in the bypass duct is blocked.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method, as set forth in claim 1, and including the step of starting the engine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method, as set forth in claim 4, and including the step of opening the bypass duct to the flow of air after the engine is started.
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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) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |