Variable camber and stagger airfoil and method

    公开(公告)号:US20060045728A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-02

    申请号:US10924846

    申请日:2004-08-25

    IPC分类号: F04D27/02

    CPC分类号: F04D29/563

    摘要: Aerodynamically efficient air flow management in axial flow-turbines is provided by utilizing a variable stagger and camber airfoil. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, this is accomplished by providing a two-piece airfoil including a strut and a flap, each of which is mounted to articulate about a common, radially oriented axis. The strut and flap are respectively positioned by a strut gear and a flap gear, located at the radial end of the airfoil and, in an exemplary embodiment, are driven by a stepped synchronizing ring.