公开(公告)号：US10704413B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US16123891

申请日：2018-09-06

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Eli Cole Warren ,  Bryan J. Hackett ,  Adam Swagger ,  Daniel J. Boudreau ,  Ryan C. Smith

IPC: F01D21/00 ,  G01P5/165 ,  G05D3/20

Abstract: A variable alignment aerodynamic probe may comprise a probe body having a leading edge and extending radially into a vane case, a sensor element proximate the leading edge, and a bearing coupled to the probe body and the vane case. The probe body may be configured to rotate in response to a turned flow within the vane case. The rotation of the probe body may be configured to maintain an angle of attack of the leading edge with respect to the turned flow between 0° and 15°.

公开(公告)号：US11021991B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16428051

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Daniel J. Boudreau ,  Eli Cole Warren ,  Bryan J. Hackett

IPC: F01D17/02 ,  F01D17/16 ,  F01D9/04 ,  G01D5/00 ,  F04D27/00 ,  G01M15/14 ,  F04D27/02

Abstract: A measurement system for determining an angular position of a component of a gas turbine engine includes one or more proximity sensors positioned at a fixed structure of the gas turbine engine and one or more sensor targets positioned at a rotatable component of the gas turbine engine. Each sensor target of the one or more sensor targets includes a target surface having a variable distance between the target surface and the proximity sensor with rotation of the rotatable component about a component axis of rotation. A measurement of distance between the proximity sensor and the target surface as measured by the proximity sensor is indicative of an angular position of the rotatable component relative to the component axis of rotation.

公开(公告)号：US11513034B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US16791730

申请日：2020-02-14

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Bryan J. Hackett ,  Eli C. Warren ,  Michael J. Saitta

IPC: G01M15/14 ,  F01D21/00 ,  G01R1/067

Abstract: A probe adapter includes an adapter body including a probe aperture and a slot. The probe adapter further includes a driver slidably mounted within the slot and slidable between a first position and a second position. The driver includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end includes a ramped recess extending in a direction from the first end toward the second end. The probe adapter further includes a threaded fastener configured to contact the second end of the driver so as to retain the driver in the first position.

公开(公告)号：US20210255062A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-19

申请号：US16791730

申请日：2020-02-14

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Bryan J. Hackett ,  Eli C. Warren ,  Michael J. Saitta

IPC: G01M15/14 ,  G01R1/067 ,  F01D21/00

Abstract: A probe adapter includes an adapter body including a probe aperture and a slot. The probe adapter further includes a driver slidably mounted within the slot and slidable between a first position and a second position. The driver includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end includes a ramped recess extending in a direction from the first end toward the second end. The probe adapter further includes a threaded fastener configured to contact the second end of the driver so as to retain the driver in the first position.

公开(公告)号：US20200378270A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16428051

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Daniel J. Boudreau ,  Eli Cole Warren ,  Bryan J. Hackett

IPC: F01D17/16 ,  F01D17/02 ,  F01D9/04 ,  G01D5/00

Abstract: A measurement system for determining an angular position of a component of a gas turbine engine includes one or more proximity sensors positioned at a fixed structure of the gas turbine engine and one or more sensor targets positioned at a rotatable component of the gas turbine engine. Each sensor target of the one or more sensor targets includes a target surface having a variable distance between the target surface and the proximity sensor with rotation of the rotatable component about a component axis of rotation. A measurement of distance between the proximity sensor and the target surface as measured by the proximity sensor is indicative of an angular position of the rotatable component relative to the component axis of rotation.

公开(公告)号：US10598041B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-24

申请号：US15789153

申请日：2017-10-20

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： William W. Rice ,  Alfred F. Covino ,  Richard C. Hendricks ,  Douglas H. Thomesen ,  Bryan J. Hackett

IPC: F01D21/00 ,  F02C7/04 ,  G01M15/14 ,  F01D17/08 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F02C3/04

Abstract: A performance measurement system of an inlet of a gas turbine engine includes a probe strut configured for installation to a case strut of an inlet case of a gas turbine engine. The probe strut includes one or more probes extending therefrom configured to measure one or more characteristics of an airflow past the one or more probes, a first attachment point configured to secure the probe strut to a hub portion of the inlet case, and a second attachment point configured to secure the probe strut to an outer case portion of the inlet case. A data acquisition module is located at a central longitudinal axis of the inlet and is operably connected to the probe to collect sensed data therefrom. The probe strut and the data acquisition module are configured to be installed, removed, and/or relocated without removal of the inlet case from the gas turbine engine.

公开(公告)号：US20200080444A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16123891

申请日：2018-09-06

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Eli Cole Warren ,  Bryan J. Hackett ,  Adam Swagger ,  Daniel J. Boudreau ,  Ryan C. Smith

IPC: F01D21/00 ,  G01P5/165 ,  G05D3/20

Abstract: A variable alignment aerodynamic probe may comprise a probe body having a leading edge and extending radially into a vane case, a sensor element proximate the leading edge, and a bearing coupled to the probe body and the vane case. The probe body may be configured to rotate in response to a turned flow within the vane case. The rotation of the probe body may be configured to maintain an angle of attack of the leading edge with respect to the turned flow between 0° and 15°.

公开(公告)号：US20190120079A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US15789153

申请日：2017-10-20

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： William W. Rice ,  Alfred F. Covino ,  Richard C. Hendricks ,  Douglas H. Thomesen ,  Bryan J. Hackett

IPC: F01D21/00 ,  F02C7/04 ,  F02C7/32

CPC classification number: F01D21/003 ,  F01D17/08 ,  F02C3/04 ,  F02C7/04 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  F05D2240/121 ,  F05D2240/55 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2260/83 ,  G01M15/14

Abstract: A performance measurement system of an inlet of a gas turbine engine includes a probe strut configured for installation to a case strut of an inlet case of a gas turbine engine. The probe strut includes one or more probes extending therefrom configured to measure one or more characteristics of an airflow past the one or more probes, a first attachment point configured to secure the probe strut to a hub portion of the inlet case, and a second attachment point configured to secure the probe strut to an outer case portion of the inlet case. A data acquisition module is located at a central longitudinal axis of the inlet and is operably connected to the probe to collect sensed data therefrom. The probe strut and the data acquisition module are configured to be installed, removed, and/or relocated without removal of the inlet case from the gas turbine engine.