摘要:
A thrust reverser assembly is disclosed for a wing mounted gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle having an outlet for discharging exhaust gases over a surface of the wing. The assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment includes a deflector having forward and aft ends, and first and second sides joined together by a base. The deflector is positionable in a stowed position around the exhaust nozzle so that the aft end is aligned generally with the nozzle outlet for allowing substantially unobstructed discharge of exhaust gases therefrom, and in a deployed position for changing direction of exhaust gases for thrust reversal. A pair of bellcranks are positioned adjacent to respective ones of the deflector sides and actuators are povided for rotating the bellcranks for moving the deflector between the stowed and deployed positions. A pair of elongate tracks having rollers slidably positioned therein and being pivotally connected to the deflector are also provided for controlling the angular orienation of the deflector so that the deflector aft end is disposed against the wing surface and the base extends outwardly from the wing surface for deflecting exhaust gases upwardly and out the deflector forward end when the deflector is in the deployed position.
摘要:
A fluid supply and synchronizing mechanism are provided for a jet engine exhaust nozzle. The exhaust nozzle has flaps which are moved by flap mounted actuators which move with the flaps. The fluid supply includes a supply tube, a return tube and a strut for each actuator. The two tubes and strut are connected to each actuator for movement with the actuator. The strut prevents flexing of the tubes during movement. The synchronizing mechanism interconnects the flaps so that movement of any one flap is transmitted to all other flaps thereby retaining nozzle symmetry.
摘要:
A thrust vectoring gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle is provided with a variable area flow path wherein cooling of the stationary flow path side walls is partially obtained by the film cooling technique. Regulating means, such as a valve, is provided to control the pressure drop of the cooling fluid across the walls as a function of nozzle flow path area, thus optimizing the coolant flow rate as a function of flow path area. Where a rotating bonnet-type deflector is employed to divert the exhaust stream downward to obtain a vertical take-off and landing capability, a system is provided to cool the deflector walls by both the impingement and convection cooling techniques. A favorable pressure gradient for the cooling fluid is obtained by exhausting the cooling fluid to ambient pressure whenever the deflector is deployed. Another valve is provided to regulate the flow of coolant to an expansion flap when the deflector is in its stowed position external to the flow path.
摘要:
A thrust vectoring gas turbine exhaust nozzle is provided with cooperating variable internal coverging-diverging flaps to provide nozzle flow path area control. A vertical take-off and landing capability is obtained by deployment of a rotating bonnet-type deflector which diverts the exhaust stream downward around one side of the exhaust nozzle. Actuating means are provided to rotate the nozzle throat simultaneously with deflector rotation to produce efficient turning of the exhaust stream in the lift mode. The actuation means also simultaneously controls the nozzle flow path area and external exhaust expansion in the cruise mode.
摘要:
A coolant pressure regulating appartus having a predetermined number of coolant pressure regulating valves which rotate against a spring bias to divert coolant flow and excess pressure from the coolant air fan duct into the engine core exhaust flow. The pressure regulator valve regulates the pressure within a closed cavity suppressor to the pressure level within the core without any affect upon the upstream fan duct pressure.
摘要:
A flexural joint for connecting opposing ends of first and second annular ducts. The joint includes a lip which extends outwardly from the first duct and a flange member which extends outwardly from the second duct. The flange member contains a recess which is adapted to engage the lip.
摘要:
A fan duct flow control method and apparatus is provided for controlling fan bypass airflow at an inlet into an exhaust duct cooling annulus of a variable cycle gas turbine engine. The flow control employs a translating ring as a valve-like device that interacts with an annular lip on an inlet into the exhaust duct cooling annulus. The translating ring is positioned to restrict airflow into the liner during appropriate periods in engine operation. This flow control is uniquely constructed to be conveniently operated by a variable cycle engine actuation system that injects fan bypass air into an engine exhaust duct. The method and apparatus in one form is also used to block fan duct flow and reduce forward thrust during aircraft taxi operations.
摘要:
A flight maneuverable gas turbine exhaust nozzle is provided with cooperating variable internal converging-diverging flaps to provide area control. A flap downstream of the converging-diverging flap provides flight maneuver vectoring as well as external exhaust expansion control. A vertical take-off and landing capability is provided by deployment of a rotating bonnet-type deflector which diverts the exhaust stream downward around one side of the exhaust nozzle. The nozzle throat rotates with the deflector to produce efficient turning of the exhaust stream.
摘要:
A hinge for pivotably connecting upstream and downstream wall sections of an exhaust nozzle of a gas turbine engine. Each wall section includes a liner spaced from the interior surface of the wall section to define respective first and second cooling air flow passages therebetween. One of the wall sections includes a curved end portion and the hinge includes a leaf seal which extends from the other wall section and biases against the curved end portion to form an air tight seal and define, at least in part, a plenum at the hinged connection of the wall sections. The plenum provides an air flow communication path between the first and second cooling air flow passages to transfer cooling air from the air flow passage of the upstream wall section to the air flow passage of the downstream wall section to thereby increase the efficiency of cooling of each of the wall sections.
摘要:
A heat shield assembly for use in a turbine engine frame includes inner and outer flowpath liners for shielding the inner and outer turbine frame members from hot exhaust gasses flowing through the turbine engine. The flowpath liners are supported on the turbine frame members with a support structure which allows the flowpath liners to freely expand and contract under thermally induced forces. In this manner thermal stresses are minimized. The flowpath liner support structure also provides uniform support for the flowpath liners and allows for the even and unobstructed flow of cooling air through the flowpath liners.