公开(公告)号：US09145784B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US13427241

申请日：2012-03-22

Applicant: Dale E. Evans ,  Ian C. D. Care

Inventor： Dale E. Evans ,  Ian C. D. Care

IPC: F01D11/08 ,  F01D11/00 ,  F01D5/30

CPC classification number: F01D11/008 ,  F01D5/3092 ,  F01D5/323 ,  F05D2300/603

Abstract: An annulus filler system bridges the gap between two adjacent blades attached to a rim of the rotor disc of a gas turbine engine. The system includes an annulus filler having a lid which extends between the adjacent blades and defines an airflow surface for air being drawn through the engine. The filler also has a support body extending beneath the lid and terminating in an elongate foot which, in use, extends along a groove provided in the rim of the disc. The groove has a neck which prevents withdrawal of the foot through the neck in a radially outward direction of the disc. The system further includes a sleeve which, after installation of the filler, is slidably locatable into a gap between the foot and sides of the groove.

Abstract translation: 环形填料系统桥接附接到燃气涡轮发动机的转子盘的边缘的两个相邻叶片之间的间隙。 该系统包括具有盖的环形填料，该盖在相邻的叶片之间延伸并且限定用于通过发动机的空气的气流表面。 填料还具有在盖下方延伸的支撑体并且终止于细长的脚，其在使用中沿着设置在盘的边缘中的凹槽延伸。 凹槽具有颈部，该颈部防止足部在盘的径向向外的方向上从颈部撤出。 所述系统还包括套筒，所述套筒在所述填充物的安装之后可滑动地定位在所述凹槽的所述脚和所述侧面之间的间隙中。

公开(公告)号：US08684602B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12967495

申请日：2010-12-14

Applicant: Ian C. D. Care ,  Seamus Garvey ,  Shakir Jiffri

Inventor： Ian C. D. Care ,  Seamus Garvey ,  Shakir Jiffri

IPC: F16C32/00 ,  F16F9/32

CPC classification number: F01D25/164 ,  F05D2240/50 ,  F05D2260/407 ,  F05D2260/96 ,  F16C19/527 ,  F16C25/06 ,  F16C27/04 ,  F16C2360/23

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bearing assembly (1) for a rotatable shaft (2). The bearing assembly comprises a bearing housing (10); a bearing (20) located within the bearing housing (10) and arranged in use to receive a rotatable shaft (2); and an elongate member (14) that couples the bearing (20) to the bearing housing (10) for damping vibrations of the rotatable shaft (2). The elongate member (14) comprises a piezoelectric element (40) which may be actuated so as to exert a force on the elongate member. This arrangement allows the bearing assembly to damp vibrations of the rotatable shaft.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于可旋转轴（2）的轴承组件（1）。 轴承组件包括轴承壳体（10）; 轴承（20），其位于所述轴承壳体（10）内并且在使用中布置成容纳可旋转轴（2）; 以及将所述轴承（20）联接到所述轴承壳体（10）以用于阻尼所述可旋转轴（2）的振动的细长构件（14）。 细长构件（14）包括压电元件（40），该压电元件可被致动以在细长构件上施加力。 这种布置允许轴承组件减轻可旋转轴的振动。

公开(公告)号：US08657561B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12887120

申请日：2010-09-21

Applicant: Cosimo Buffone ,  John R Webster ,  Ian C D Care

Inventor： Cosimo Buffone ,  John R Webster ,  Ian C D Care

IPC: F01D5/12

CPC classification number: B64C3/48 ,  B64C11/20 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64D2027/026 ,  F01D5/147 ,  F01D5/148 ,  F04D29/023 ,  F04D29/324 ,  F04D29/384 ,  F05D2240/122 ,  F05D2240/304 ,  F05D2250/184 ,  F05D2300/505 ,  Y02T50/14 ,  Y02T50/66 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y02T50/673

Abstract: A rotor blade comprising a core blade section; and a trailing edge section, the trailing edge section being attached to the core blade section along a join interface. The trailing edge section comprises a shape memory material which is actuable so as to cause selective deformation of the trailing edge section between a first condition in which a trailing edge of the trailing edge section follows a substantially smooth profile and a second condition in which the trailing edge is perturbed. The direction of the perturbation may be oblique or perpendicular to the direction of flow over the blade in use. The rotor blade may be a fan or propeller for a gas turbine engine.

Abstract translation: 一种转子叶片，包括芯片部分; 和后缘部分，所述后缘部分沿着接合界面附接到所述芯片部分。 后缘部分包括形状记忆材料，该形状记忆材料是致动的，以便在后缘部分的后缘遵循基本上平滑轮廓的第一状态和第二状态之间引起后缘部分的选择性变形， 边缘被扰乱。 扰动的方向可以倾斜或垂直于在使用中的叶片上的流动方向。 转子叶片可以是用于燃气涡轮发动机的风扇或螺旋桨。

公开(公告)号：US20140026583A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13604086

申请日：2012-09-05

Applicant: Ian C. D. CARE ,  John D. BLACK

Inventor： Ian C. D. CARE ,  John D. BLACK

IPC: F01D25/18 ,  G01N21/84 ,  H05B6/80

CPC classification number: F01D25/18 ,  B64C1/1453 ,  B64D33/04 ,  F02C7/06 ,  F05D2250/52 ,  F05D2260/605 ,  F05D2260/609 ,  F05D2260/80 ,  F05D2260/98 ,  F05D2270/804 ,  G01N21/71 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N21/94 ,  H05B6/80

Abstract: A fluid management apparatus and method, the apparatus including: a fluid conduit for the passage of a dispersion containing particulate matter; a laser arranged to provide laser light inside the fluid conduit; wherein, in use, the laser light heats the particulate matter sufficiently to generate incandescence; one or more sensors for detecting the incandescence of the particulate matter so as to determine a characteristic of the dispersion; and an electromagnetic wave generator operable to provide electromagnetic waves inside the fluid conduit at a position downstream of the laser light so as to vaporise at least a portion of the dispersion.

Abstract translation: 一种流体管理装置和方法，所述装置包括：用于通过含有颗粒物质的分散体的流体导管; 设置成在流体导管内提供激光的激光器; 其中，在使用中，所述激光将所述颗粒物质充分加热以产生白炽; 一个或多个传感器，用于检测颗粒物质的白炽，以确定分散体的特性; 以及电磁波发生器，其可操作以在所述激光下游的位置处在所述流体导管内部提供电磁波，以使所述分散体的至少一部分蒸发。

公开(公告)号：US07163086B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US10628440

申请日：2003-07-29

Applicant: Ian C D Care ,  James E Forfar

Inventor： Ian C D Care ,  James E Forfar

IPC: F01M1/00

CPC classification number: F16N7/40 ,  F01D25/20 ,  F16N29/02 ,  F16N2210/02 ,  F16N2210/14 ,  F16N2270/30 ,  F16N2270/32

Abstract: A lubrication system comprises a reservoir for lubricant, lubricant delivery means to deliver lubricant to at least one component to be lubricated, an injector associated with each component, a control system to control the opening and closing of each injector and scavenge means to remove surplus lubricant from around each component and return it to the reservoir. Each injector comprises a pulsative injector, controlled by the control system to deliver lubricant to its associated component in a series of discrete pulses. In a preferred embodiment both the delivery of oil to each component and the scavenging of oil from each component are controlled in response to sensed conditions of that component.

Abstract translation: 润滑系统包括用于润滑剂的储存器，用于将润滑剂输送到至少一个待润滑部件的润滑剂输送装置，与每个部件相关联的注射器，用于控制每个喷射器的打开和关闭的控制系统以及清除多余润滑剂的清除装置 从每个组件周围返回到水库。 每个喷射器包括脉冲喷射器，由控制系统控制，以一系列离散脉冲将润滑剂输送到其相关部件。 在优选的实施方案中，响应于该组分的感测条件，控制向每种组分的油的输送​​和来自每种组分的油的清除。

公开(公告)号：US07146849B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US11048850

申请日：2005-02-03

Applicant: Ian C D Care ,  Mark Loweth

Inventor： Ian C D Care ,  Mark Loweth

IPC: G01M3/04

CPC classification number: G01M3/025 ,  G01M3/16

Abstract: A leakage drain is used to provide an indication that leakage of a fluid has occurred within an engine. Previously, such leakage was detected by visual inspection of a retained drop at the outlet of a drain. With the present invention, a sensor arrangement comprising electrodes is located within or about the leakage drain whereby leakage fluid creates a film across those electrodes. Relative presence or absence or thickness of film causes variation in a detected electrical response (capacitance, reactance, resistance or impedance) and this variation is utilized in order to determine whether fluid leakage has occurred. Additionally, by time of flight analysis using electrostatic sensors it is possible to determine fluid flow rate. By analysis at different incident frequencies, a characteristic response for a particular type of leakage fluid is obtained. Thus, it is possible to deduce the type of leakage fluid as well as the rate of leakage. A single leakage drain may be utilized for a number of different leakage fluid types.

Abstract translation: 泄漏泄漏用于提供在发动机内发生流体泄漏的指示。 以前，通过目视检查排水管出口处的残留液滴来检测到这种泄漏。 利用本发明，包括电极的传感器装置位于泄漏漏斗内部或周围，由此泄漏流体在这些电极之间产生薄膜。 膜的相对存在或不存在或厚度导致检测到的电响应（电容，电抗，电阻或阻抗）的变化，并且利用该变化来确定是否发生了流体泄漏。 另外，通过使用静电传感器的飞行时间分析，可以确定流体流速。 通过不同入射频率的分析，获得特定类型的泄漏流体的特征响应。 因此，可以推断泄漏流体的类型以及泄漏率。 单个泄漏漏极可用于多种不同的泄漏流体类型。

公开(公告)号：US06378293B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09506570

申请日：2000-02-18

Applicant: Ian C D Care ,  Arnold C Newton

Inventor： Ian C D Care ,  Arnold C Newton

IPC: F02K306

CPC classification number: F01D15/10 ,  F01D25/16 ,  F02C7/06 ,  F05D2220/50 ,  F05D2240/515 ,  F16C32/0474 ,  F16C37/005 ,  F16C2360/23 ,  Y02T50/671

Abstract: A gas turbine engine (10) is provided with a plurality of shafts (18, 19, 20) interconnecting its compressor portions (11, 12, 13) with its turbine portions (15, 16, 17). Each shaft (18, 19, 20) is supported in the hotter part of the engine by electromagnetic bearings (26, 28, 32) and by rolling element bearings (24, 27, 29, 31, 33) in the remainder of the engine (10). The arrangement provides a simplified liquid lubrication system for the rolling element bearings (24, 27, 29, 31, 33) which reduces the likelihood of lubricant thermal degradation of the lubricant.

Abstract translation: 燃气涡轮发动机（10）设置有多个将其压缩机部分（11,12,13）与其涡轮部分（15,16,17）互连的轴（18,19,20）。 每个轴（18,19,20）通过电磁轴承（26,28,32）和发动机的其余部分中的滚动元件轴承（24,27,29,31,33）支撑在发动机的较热部分中 （10）。 该装置为滚动元件轴承（24,27,29,31,33）提供了简化的液体润滑系统，其减少润滑剂的润滑剂热降解的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US08888439B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13358010

申请日：2012-01-25

Applicant: Cedric B. Harper ,  Ian C. D. Care ,  Dale E. Evans

Inventor： Cedric B. Harper ,  Ian C. D. Care ,  Dale E. Evans

IPC: F04D29/52 ,  F01D21/04 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F02K3/06

CPC classification number: F01D25/24 ,  F01D21/045 ,  F01D25/243 ,  F02K3/06 ,  F05D2250/283 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: A turbomachine casing assembly including a first casing element locatable radially outward of one or more rotating aerofoil elements of a turbomachine, a second casing element located radially distal to the first casing element is provided. A void is provided between a radially proximal face of the first casing element and a radially proximal face of the second casing element, at the first end of the first casing element. The first end of the first casing element is located against a corresponding first end of the second casing element by an energy absorbing element, with the first casing element; including a cantilever. The cantilever is arranged in a region extending along the first casing element from the first end; and having a pivot axis at a mid portion thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供一种涡轮机壳体组件，其包括可定位在涡轮机的一个或多个旋转机翼元件的径向外侧的第一壳体元件，位于径向远离第一壳体元件的第二壳体元件。 在第一壳体元件的第一端处，在第一壳体元件的径向近端面和第二壳体元件的径向近端面之间设置有空隙。 第一壳体元件的第一端通过能量吸收元件与第一壳体元件抵靠第二壳体元件的对应的第一端; 包括悬臂。 所述悬臂布置在从所述第一端沿着所述第一壳体元件延伸的区域中; 并且在其中部具有枢转轴线。

公开(公告)号：US08814462B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13493111

申请日：2012-06-11

Applicant: Ian C. D. Care

Inventor： Ian C. D. Care

IPC: F16L23/02 ,  F16B5/02 ,  F01D21/04 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F16B43/00

CPC classification number: F01D21/045 ,  F01D25/243 ,  F16B5/0225 ,  F16B5/0241 ,  F16B43/00 ,  F16B2200/506 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: A joint assembly includes a first component with a flange containing a plurality of spaced through-holes; a second component with a joining portion having an end surface which faces the flange and containing a plurality of spaced elongate cavities; and a plurality of fixation devices. Each cavity extends into the joining portion from the end surface in alignment with one of the through-holes. Each fixation device includes: a bolt which extends through a respective through-hole and the corresponding cavity, and includes a nut which is embedded within the joining portion at the corresponding cavity to receive the bolt such that on tightening the nut and bolt a clamping force is exerted across the flange and the end surface to join the first and second components together. Under axial loads less than that causing bolt failure, each fixation device is deformable to remove the clamping force.

Abstract translation: 接头组件包括具有包含多个间隔开的通孔的凸缘的第一部件; 具有接合部分的第二部件，所述连接部分具有面向所述凸缘并包含多个间隔开的细长空腔的端面; 和多个固定装置。 每个空腔从端表面延伸到接合部分中以与一个通孔对齐。 每个固定装置包括：螺栓，其延伸通过相应的通孔和相应的空腔，并且包括螺母，该螺母嵌入在相应空腔的接合部分内以接收螺栓，使得在拧紧螺母和螺栓时，夹紧力 跨越凸缘和端面以将第一和第二部件连接在一起。 在小于导致螺栓故障的轴向载荷下，每个固定装置可变形以消除夹紧力。

公开(公告)号：US08552931B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12747214

申请日：2008-11-18

Applicant: Ian C. D. Care

Inventor： Ian C. D. Care

IPC: G09G3/20

CPC classification number: G01R29/14

Abstract: A sensor is provided having an array of electrostatic sensor elements with each sensor element being capable of producing a respective output signal when the sensor is directed to a region of an object being sensed, the output signals being separately available at the sensor output to provide information relating to the electrostatic charge distribution across the region, and the sensor being configured such that at least two electrostatic sensor element are interlinked by means of a differential input charge amplifier, each input to the differential input charge amplifier includes a decoupling device, and the differential input charge amplifier is associated with an integrating or augmenting amplifier to further condition the image signal presented to the controller.

Abstract translation: 提供具有静电传感器元件阵列的传感器，当传感器被引导到被感测物体的区域时，每个传感器元件能够产生相应的输出信号，输出信号在传感器输出处可分开地提供信息 涉及穿过该区域的静电电荷分布，并且传感器被配置为使得至少两个静电传感器元件通过差分输入电荷放大器互连，每个输入到差分输入电荷放大器包括去耦装置，差分 输入电荷放大器与积分或增强放大器相关联，以进一步调节呈现给控制器的图像信号。