Abstract:
A liner assembly includes a plurality of flaps arranged about a central axis and operable to move relative to the central axis. Each of the plurality of flaps defines a forward end and an aft end, lateral sides, and an inner surface and an outer surface relative to the central axis. Each of the plurality of flaps has a thickness between the inner surface and the outer surface, and thickness varies in a lateral direction between the lateral sides.
Abstract:
A component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a wall and at least one rib that protrudes from the wall and extends to a rib end, the rib end having a curved transition portion near a location where the at least one rib meets the wall.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a blade element for a gas turbine engine and methods of manufacturing said blade elements. In one embodiment, a blade element 100 includes a first inner surface 108 of the blade element, wherein the first inner surface 108 is associated with a first outer blade surface 106 of the blade element, and a second inner surface 109 of the blade element, wherein the second inner surface 109 is associated with a second outer blade surface 107 of the blade element and wherein the second inner surface 109 is opposite from the first inner surface 108. The blade element 100 also includes a cross-tie 130 1 configured to connect the first inner surface 108 to the second inner surface 109, wherein the cross-tie 130 1 is positioned along a trailing edge 110 of the blade element 100 and the cross-tie 130 1 is configured to reduce vibration mode effects of the blade element 100.
Abstract:
A bearing joint assembly (10) includes a bearing sleeve (16), a first mount (24), a pair of second mounts (26A, 26B) and a fastener (18). The bearing sleeve (16) extends axially along a centerline (28) and includes a spherical bearing (42), a first collar (44) and a second collar (46). The spherical bearing (42) is axially between the first collar (44) and the second collar (46). An annular channel is formed by and extends axially between the spherical bearing (42) and the first collar (44). The first mount (24) is mounted on and slidably engages the spherical bearing (42). The bearing sleeve (16) is axially between the second mounts (26A, 26B). The fastener (18) projects through the bearing sleeve (16) and secures the bearing sleeve (16) to the second mounts (26A, 26B).
Abstract:
A bearing joint assembly (10) may include a bearing sleeve (16), a first collar (18), a first mount (28), a pair of second mounts (30A,30B) and a fastener (22), which projects through the bearing sleeve (16) and secures the bearing sleeve (16) to the second mounts (30A,30B). The bearing sleeve (16) extends axially along a centerline (32) and includes a spherical bearing. The first collar (18) is configured with the bearing sleeve (16). A first annular channel is formed by and extends axially between the spherical bearing and the first collar (18). The first mount (28) is mounted on and slidably engages the spherical bearing. The spherical bearing and the first collar (18) are axially between the second mounts (30A,30B).
Abstract:
A drive link assembly (100) includes a case (106) having a spherically formed inner ring (107). A clevis (130) is affixed to a surface of the case such that the inner ring is disposed horizontally between a first end and a second end of the clevis. A spacer (110, 112, 114, 116) having a spherical inset portion is positioned on the surface horizontally between the clevis and the spherically formed inner ring, such that the spherical inset portion is aligned with the spherically formed inner ring. A spherical bearing (118) is seated within the spherically formed inner ring. A rod (108) is affixed to an outer surface of the spherical bearing.
Abstract:
A component according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a wall and at least one rib that protrudes from the wall and extends to a rib end, the rib end having a curved transition portion near a location where the at least one rib meets the wall.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a linkage assembly for a gas turbine engine (20) having a link (102a-102d) having a first end (104a), a second end (104b), and a rod (106) extending therebetween, the first end having a first sliding bearing (108) disposed within a first sliding bearing housing (107), a fastener (118) comprising a first flange (126a) and a second flange (126b), a pin (120) extending between the first flange and the second flange, wherein the first sliding bearing is pivotally connected to the pin; and a biasing member (136a, 136b) secured between the first flange and the sliding bearing housing, the biasing member contacting the sliding bearing housing and biasing the link against rotation about a center axis for the rod of the link.