COMBINED OVERSPEED, FEATHERING, AND REVERSE ENABLER CONTROL VALVE FOR A PROPELLER ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20200298959A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-24

    申请号:US16815942

    申请日:2020-03-11

    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.

    Abstract: A variable pitch propeller assembly operatively coupled with an engine and methods for controlling the pitch of a plurality of propeller blades thereof is provided. In one example aspect, the variable pitch propeller assembly includes features for combining overspeed, feathering, and reverse functionality in a single secondary control valve. The secondary control valve is operable to selectively allow a controlled amount of hydraulic fluid to flow to or from a pitch actuation assembly such that the pitch of the propeller blades can be adjusted to operate the variable pitch propeller assembly in one of a constant speed mode, a feather mode, and a reverse mode.

    Combined overspeed, feathering, and reverse enabler control valve for a propeller assembly

    公开(公告)号:US12037100B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-16

    申请号:US16815942

    申请日:2020-03-11

    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.

    CPC classification number: B64C11/40 F01D5/021 F05D2260/70

    Abstract: A variable pitch propeller assembly is operatively coupled with an engine and methods for controlling the pitch of a plurality of propeller blades thereof are associated. In one example aspect, the variable pitch propeller assembly includes features for combining overspeed, feathering, and reverse functionality in a single secondary control valve. The secondary control valve is operable to selectively allow a controlled amount of hydraulic fluid to flow to or from a pitch actuation assembly such that the pitch of the propeller blades can be adjusted to operate the variable pitch propeller assembly in one of a constant speed mode, a feather mode, and a reverse mode.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL PROPELLER PITCH IN DUAL ACTING PROPELLERS

    公开(公告)号:US20240359793A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-31

    申请号:US18525315

    申请日:2023-11-30

    Applicant: GE AVIO S.R.L

    CPC classification number: B64C11/38

    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to control propeller pitch in dual acting propellers. An example propeller control system comprising: a piston including a piston rod; a first valve connected to the piston rod via a first piston line and a second piston line, wherein the first valve selectively allows, based on an input signal, hydraulic fluid to transfer to the piston via the first piston line and the second piston line, wherein in the first valve is a three-state valve; and an independent valve connected to the piston rod via a third piston line, wherein the independent valve selectively allows, based on an input signal, hydraulic fluid to transfer to the piston via the third piston line and wherein the independent valve operates independently of the first valve.

    PROPELLER ASSEMBLY AND PITCH CONTROL UNIT

    公开(公告)号:US20210079855A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-18

    申请号:US16920159

    申请日:2020-07-02

    Abstract: A variable pitch propeller assembly operatively coupled with an engine and methods for controlling the pitch of a plurality of propeller blades thereof is provided. In one example aspect, the variable pitch propeller assembly includes features for combining overspeed, feathering, and reverse functionality in a single secondary control valve. The secondary control valve is operable to selectively allow a controlled amount of hydraulic fluid to flow to or from a pitch actuation assembly such that the pitch of the propeller blades can be adjusted to operate the variable pitch propeller assembly in one of a constant speed mode, a feather mode, and a reverse mode.

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