公开(公告)号：US20180080753A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15269393

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Erik D. Rice ,  Corey A. Benoit ,  Marc Samit ,  Edward F. Dreger, III ,  Eli C. Warren ,  Kevin Ford ,  Michael G. Conigliaro ,  Timothy Jarvis

IPC: G01B7/14 ,  G01M15/14 ,  F01D5/02 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F04D29/32 ,  F04D29/52 ,  F04D27/00 ,  F01D21/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/14 ,  F01D5/02 ,  F01D21/003 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F04D27/001 ,  F04D29/321 ,  F04D29/325 ,  F04D29/522 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  G01M15/14

Abstract: A method is provided that involves a wall configured to circumscribe and be radially adjacent a rotor. During this method, a tri-axial capacitance probe is provided that includes a tri-axial conduit with an outer conductor member. The tri-axial capacitance probe is configured to output data indicative of a characteristic of the rotor. The tri-axial capacitance probe is configured within a wall aperture in the wall. The outer conductor member is electrically coupled with the wall. The wall is configured as a housing for the tri-axial capacitance probe.

公开(公告)号：US10436612B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US14919225

申请日：2015-10-21

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Kevin Ford ,  Eli Warren ,  Corey A. Benoit ,  Edward F Dreger ,  Erik D. Rice ,  Mark W. Costa

IPC: G01D5/241 ,  G01B7/14 ,  F01D17/02 ,  F01D5/02 ,  F01D21/00 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F04D29/32 ,  G01M15/14 ,  F01D11/20

Abstract: A capacitance probe monitors the distance between a blade tip and a fan, compressor or turbine case. The capacitance probe may be attached to a liner, and may travel with the liner as it radially expands due to thermal changes. The capacitance probe may include a circuit board sensor with a metallic plate, and one or more capacitors. The metallic plate may be encapsulated within an insulating material. A plurality of soft leads may be in electrical communication with the circuit board sensor, allowing a lower lead weight, reduced size and increased flexibility. The soft leads may also be embedded in the liner. In this way, the capacitance probe can record more accurate distance measurements and promote a gas turbine engine's continued and efficient operation.

公开(公告)号：US20160195411A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US14919225

申请日：2015-10-21

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Ford ,  Eli Warren ,  Corey A. Benoit ,  Edward F. Dreger ,  Erik D. Rice ,  Mark W. Costa

IPC: G01D5/241 ,  F04D29/32 ,  F01D21/00 ,  F01D25/24 ,  G01M15/14 ,  F01D5/02

CPC classification number: G01D5/2417 ,  F01D5/02 ,  F01D11/20 ,  F01D17/02 ,  F01D21/003 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F04D29/321 ,  F04D29/325 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  F05D2260/83 ,  G01B7/14 ,  G01M15/14 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: A capacitance probe monitors the distance between a blade tip and a fan, compressor or turbine case. The capacitance probe may be attached to a liner, and may travel with the liner as it radially expands due to thermal changes. The capacitance probe may include a circuit board sensor with a metallic plate, and one or more capacitors. The metallic plate may be encapsulated within an insulating material. A plurality of soft leads may be in electrical communication with the circuit board sensor, allowing a lower lead weight, reduced size and increased flexibility. The soft leads may also be embedded in the liner. In this way, the capacitance probe can record more accurate distance measurements and promote a gas turbine engine's continued and efficient operation.

Abstract translation: 电容探头监测叶片尖端与风扇，压缩机或涡轮机壳体之间的距离。 电容探针可以附接到衬垫上，并且随着衬垫随着热变化而径向膨胀而可以行进。 电容探针可以包括具有金属板的电路板传感器和一个或多个电容器。 金属板可以封装在绝缘材料内。 多个软引线可以与电路板传感器电连通，允许较低的引线重量，减小的尺寸和增加的灵活性。 软引线也可以嵌入衬管中。 以这种方式，电容探头可以记录更准确的距离测量，并促进燃气轮机的持续高效运行。

公开(公告)号：US10330455B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US15269393

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Erik D. Rice ,  Corey A. Benoit ,  Marc Samit ,  Edward F. Dreger, III ,  Eli C. Warren ,  Kevin Ford ,  Michael G. Conigliaro ,  Timothy Jarvis

IPC: F01D5/02 ,  G01B7/14 ,  F01D21/00 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F04D27/00 ,  F04D29/32 ,  F04D29/52 ,  G01M15/14

Abstract: A method is provided that involves a wall configured to circumscribe and be radially adjacent a rotor. During this method, a tri-axial capacitance probe is provided that includes a tri-axial conduit with an outer conductor member. The tri-axial capacitance probe is configured to output data indicative of a characteristic of the rotor. The tri-axial capacitance probe is configured within a wall aperture in the wall. The outer conductor member is electrically coupled with the wall. The wall is configured as a housing for the tri-axial capacitance probe.

公开(公告)号：US09394802B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14096627

申请日：2013-12-04

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Eli C. Warren ,  Erik W. Hatton ,  Erik D. Rice ,  Corey A. Benoit

IPC: F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/16 ,  B64D27/00 ,  F01D11/20 ,  F01D17/02 ,  F01D17/20 ,  F01D21/00 ,  F01D21/04 ,  F01D25/28

CPC classification number: F01D11/20 ,  F01D17/02 ,  F01D17/20 ,  F01D21/003 ,  F01D21/04 ,  F01D25/28 ,  F01D25/285

Abstract: A hoop support device (202) supports a hoop assembly (100). The hoop assembly comprises a structural hoop (102) and a plurality of wires. The hoop support device comprises a pedestal (206) having a mounting feature (224, 226) for mounting the hoop and a cover (208 pivotally mounted or mountable to the pedestal for rotation about a pivot axis (510). The cover has at least a lateral portion (250, 252) and a peripheral portion (254) for enclosing at least one said wire in an installed/closed condition.

Abstract translation: 箍支撑装置（202）支撑箍组件（100）。 环箍组件包括结构环（102）和多根电线。 环支撑装置包括具有用于安装环的安装特征（224,226）的基座（206）和覆盖件（208，其可枢转地安装或可安装到基座上，用于围绕枢转轴线（510）旋转。 侧面部分（250,252）和外围部分（254），用于在安装/关闭状态下封闭至少一个所述电线。