Variable area fan nozzle systems with improved drive couplings
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F02C-001/00
F02K-001/72
F16D-003/06
F02K-001/80
F02K-001/76
F02K-003/06
F02K-001/06
F16D-003/205
F02K-001/08
F02K-001/09
출원번호
US-0056526
(2013-10-17)
등록번호
US-9488130
(2016-11-08)
발명자
/ 주소
Chakkera, Kevin K.
Vaughan, Ron
출원인 / 주소
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
대리인 / 주소
Lorenz & Kopf, LLP
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A VAFN system is provided for a fan case of an engine. The system includes a motor; a gearbox; an actuator; a nozzle; and a drive coupling extending between the gearbox and the actuator and configured to transmit the mechanical torque from the motor to the actuator. The drive coupling includes an ex
A VAFN system is provided for a fan case of an engine. The system includes a motor; a gearbox; an actuator; a nozzle; and a drive coupling extending between the gearbox and the actuator and configured to transmit the mechanical torque from the motor to the actuator. The drive coupling includes an external tube extending from a first one of the gearbox or the actuator, the external tube defining first and second slots extending in a longitudinal direction, and an internal tube extending from a second one of the gearbox or the actuator and at least partially extending within the external tube, the internal tube including a pin with first and second ends respectively positioned within the first and second slots such that the internal tube is configured to translate within the external tube and to be rotatably coupled to the external tube.
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1. A variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system for a fan case of an engine, comprising: a motor configured to provide mechanical torque;a gearbox coupled to the motor to receive the mechanical torque from the motor;an actuator coupled to the gearbox to receive the mechanical torque from the gearbox;a n
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A variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system for a fan case of an engine, comprising: a motor configured to provide mechanical torque;a gearbox coupled to the motor to receive the mechanical torque from the motor;an actuator coupled to the gearbox to receive the mechanical torque from the gearbox;a nozzle coupled to the actuator and configured to be driven based on the mechanical torque;a drive coupling extending between the gearbox and the actuator and configured to transmit the mechanical torque from the motor to the actuator, the drive coupling comprising an external tube extending from a first one of the gearbox or the actuator, the external tube defining first and second slots extending in a longitudinal direction, andan internal tube extending from a second one of the gearbox or the actuator and at least partially extending within the external tube, the internal tube including a pin with first and second ends respectively positioned within the first and second slots such that the internal tube is configured to translate within the external tube and to be rotatably coupled to the external tube; anda seal arrangement engaging the internal tube. 2. The VAFN system of claim 1, wherein the first and second slots are formed within an interior circumferential surface of the external tube. 3. The VAFN system of claim 2, wherein the first slot is positioned 180° apart from the second slot. 4. The VAFN system of claim 2, wherein the interior circumferential surface of the external tube is an uninterrupted curved surface between the first slot and the second slot. 5. The VAFN system of claim 1, wherein the pin is cylindrical. 6. The VAFN system of claim 1, wherein the external tube has a first end through which the internal tube extends, and wherein the seal arrangement is mounted on the first end of the external tube. 7. The VAFN system of claim 6, wherein seal arrangement is an annular scraper seal. 8. The VAFN system of claim 1, wherein the external tube extends from the gearbox and the internal tube extends from the actuator. 9. A drive coupling extending between a gearbox and actuator of an aircraft variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system, the drive coupling comprising: an external tube extending from the gearbox, the external tube defining first and second slots extending in a longitudinal direction; andan internal tube extending from the actuator and at least partially extending within the external tube, the internal tube including a pin with first and second ends respectively positioned within the first and second slots such that the internal tube is configured to translate within the external tube and to be rotatably coupled to the external tube, wherein the pin is cylindrical. 10. The drive coupling of claim 9, wherein the first and second slots are formed within an interior circumferential surface of the external tube, and wherein the first slot is positioned 180° apart from the second slot. 11. The drive coupling of claim 9, wherein the interior circumferential surface of the external tube is an uninterrupted curved surface between the first slot and the second slot. 12. The drive coupling of claim 9, wherein the external tube has a first end through which the internal tube extends, and wherein the drive coupling further comprises a seal arrangement mounted on the first end of the external tube and engaging the internal tube. 13. A case assembly for an aircraft, comprising: an engine system;an inner cowl circumscribing the engine system to form a core flow path;a fan case circumscribing the inner cowl to form a bypass flow path;a thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) comprising a transcowl with a stowed position and a deployed position, the transcowl selectively blocking a portion of bypass flow path in the deployed position; anda variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system comprising: a motor configured to provide mechanical torque;an actuator coupled to the motor to receive the mechanical torque from the motor, wherein the actuator is mounted on the transcowl;a nozzle coupled to the actuator and configured to be driven based on the mechanical torque to selectively restrict the bypass flow path; anda drive coupling configured to transmit the mechanical torque from the motor to the actuator, the drive coupling comprisingan external tube coupled to a first one of the motor or the actuator, the external tube defining first and second slots extending in a longitudinal direction, andan internal tube coupled to a second one of the motor or the actuator and at least partially extending within the external tube, the internal tube including a pin with first and second ends respectively positioned within the first and second slots such that the internal tube is configured to translate within the external tube and to be rotatably coupled to the external tube. 14. The case assembly of claim 13, wherein the first and second slots are formed within an interior circumferential surface of the external tube. 15. The case assembly of claim 14, wherein the first slot is positioned 180° apart from the second slot. 16. The case assembly of claim 14, wherein the interior circumferential surface of the external tube is an uninterrupted curved surface between the first slot and the second slot. 17. The case assembly of claim 13, further comprising a seal arrangement engaging the internal tube. 18. The case assembly of claim 17, wherein the external tube has a first end through which the internal tube extends, and wherein the seal arrangement is mounted on the first end of the external tube.
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