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CN106870165A - For the modular fan of gas-turbine unit - Google Patents
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CN106870165A
CN106870165A CN201611012366.6A CN201611012366A CN106870165A CN 106870165 A CN106870165 A CN 106870165A CN 201611012366 A CN201611012366 A CN 201611012366A CN 106870165 A CN106870165 A CN 106870165A
CN201611012366.6A
CN106870165B (en
B.W.米勒
R.M.冯雷尔
D.T.扎托尔斯基
D.A.尼尔加思
2015-11-17 Priority to US14/943058 priority Critical
2015-11-17 Priority to US14/943,058 priority patent/US10436151B2/en
2016-11-17 Application filed by 通用电气公司 filed Critical 通用电气公司
2017-06-20 Publication of CN106870165A publication Critical patent/CN106870165A/en
2019-12-27 Application granted granted Critical
2019-12-27 Publication of CN106870165B publication Critical patent/CN106870165B/en
F01D5/066—Connecting means for joining rotor-discs or rotor-elements together, e.g. by a central bolt, by clamps
F05D2230/51—Building or constructing in particular ways in a modular way, e.g. using several identical or complementary parts or features
Gas-turbine unit includes core (16) and is axle (86).It is that the axial direction (A) that axle (86) can be by the core (16) of gas-turbine unit around gas-turbine unit rotates.Gas-turbine unit also includes thering is the modular fan (38) of multiple fan blade (40) and framework (102).The plurality of fan blade (40) is attached to framework (102), and it is on axle (86) that framework (102) is slidably received gas-turbine unit.Modular fan (38) also includes attachment component (114), what framework (102) was removably attached to gas-turbine unit by the attachment component (114) is axle (86), and modular fan (38) is removably mounted in gas-turbine unit.
For the modular fan of gas-turbine unit
This theme relates generally to the fan for gas-turbine unit, or more particularly relates to gas turbine hair The modular fan of motivation.
Gas-turbine unit generally include by with flow communication with one another in the way of the fan arranged and core.In operation In, at least a portion of the air above fan is provided to the import of core.This part of air is by one or more pressures Contracting machine gradually reduces, and until it reaches burning block, in burning block, fuel mixes with compressed air and is incinerated to provide Burning gases.Burning gases are sent through one or more turbines, so as to drive one or more turbines.This Or more turbine can drive one or more compressors via corresponding axle again.Then burning gases are sent through row Gas section, for example, draining into air.
In addition to driving one or more compressors, axle for example can also drive fan by gear-box.In order to Efficiency higher, gear-box allows axle to be rotated with speed higher relative to fan.The fan of some gas-turbine units is also Including for further carrying efficient various components.For example, some fans include pitch change mechanism, the pitch change mechanism Can operate to change each the pitch in multiple fan blade together with multiple fan blade of fan.Furthermore it is possible to carry For one or more fan counterweights ensuring the balance rotating of fan during operation.
It is likely difficult to each in these the various components for install fan, and is likely difficult to safeguard fan these in addition Each in separate part.For example, in some gas-turbine units, each in these components is by separately installed from rear end And it is screwed to one or more structure members.In order to reach this component for for example safeguarding or repairing, positioned at this structure All parts around part or above must also be removed.
Therefore, the gas-turbine unit with the fan that more effectively and more easily can be installed and/or remove will be Useful.
Aspects and advantages of the present invention will illustrate partly in the following description, or can according to description but it will be evident that or Can the acquistion by practice of the invention.
In an example embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a kind of gas-turbine unit.Gas-turbine unit is limited Axial direction and including：Core, that can be rotated around axial direction by core is axle (tie shaft), and module wind transmission Fan.Modular fan includes multiple fan blade and framework.Multiple fan blade are attached to framework and framework is by slideably It is on axle to receive in gas-turbine unit.Modular fan also includes attachment component, and the attachment component is by modular fan Framework is removably attached to gas-turbine unit is axle, modular fan is removably mounted at gas turbine In engine.
In another example embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided for the modular fan of gas-turbine unit, the combustion gas Turbogenerator limits axial direction.Gas-turbine unit includes core and is axle, and this is that axle can be by core around axle Rotated to direction.Modular fan includes multiple fan blade and disk.Multiple fan blade are attached to disk.Modular fan is also wrapped Include framework.The disk is attached to framework or is integrated into framework.Framework limit opening, when by modular fan be arranged on gas turbine When in engine, framework by the opening be slidably received gas-turbine unit be axle top.Modular fan Also include attachment component, the attachment component is used for module wind transmission when modular fan is arranged in gas-turbine unit What the framework of fan was removably attached to gas-turbine unit is axle.
Technical scheme 1：A kind of gas-turbine unit, it limits axial direction, and the gas-turbine unit includes：
Core；
It is axle, it can be rotated by the core around the axial direction；With
Modular fan, it includes：
Multiple fan blade；
Framework, the multiple fan blade is attached to the framework and the framework is slidably received the combustion gas whirlpool Turbine is on axle；With
Attachment component, what the framework of the modular fan was removably attached to the gas-turbine unit by it is axle, It is removably mounted in the gas-turbine unit with by the modular fan.
Technical scheme 2：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the framework limits opening, and Wherein, the framework is slidably received on system's axle by the opening.
Technical scheme 3：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the multiple fan blade is each Pitch axis are limited, wherein, the modular fan also includes pitch change mechanism, and the pitch change mechanism is described for making Multiple fan blade rotate around their corresponding pitch axis, and wherein, the pitch change mechanism is attached to the modularization The framework of fan is integrated into the framework of the modular fan.
Technical scheme 4：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the modular fan also includes One or more fan counterweights, and wherein, one or more fan is with being reattached on the modular fan Framework is integrated into the framework of the modular fan.
Technical scheme 5：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the gas-turbine unit limit Determine radial direction, wherein, the gas-turbine unit also include along the radial direction and system's between centers every structural portion Part, wherein, the structure member limits inner surface along the radial direction, and wherein, the framework of the modular fan A part of inner surface with the structure member is slideably docked.
Technical scheme 6：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 5, wherein, the structure member is included in institute The antelabium on inner surface is stated, and wherein, the framework of the modular fan abuts the institute on the inner surface of the structure member State antelabium.
Technical scheme 7：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 5, wherein, the structure member can be with institute State gas-turbine unit is that axle rotates together.
Technical scheme 8：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 5, wherein, the structure member passes through one Or more bearing supported by rest frame.
Technical scheme 9：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the gas-turbine unit is also Including power gear-box, wherein, the core includes turbine driven shaft, and wherein, system's axle passes through the power gear Case is mechanically coupled to the turbine driven shaft.
Technical scheme 10：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the modular fan is also wrapped Disk is included, wherein, each in the multiple fan blade is attached to the disk, and wherein, the disk is attached to the module The framework of wind transmission fan is integrated into the framework of the modular fan.
Technical scheme 11：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the frame of the modular fan Frame limits front side and rear side, wherein, the attachment component is at the front side of the framework of the modular fan by the modularization The framework of fan is removably attached to system's axle.
Technical scheme 12：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the attachment component is can spiral shell Be engaged in the nut of system's axle line, the nut be configured to when system's axle is engaged in substantially along the axial direction to The framework of modular fan described in pusher.
Technical scheme 13：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, system's axle is along the axial direction Direction extends, and wherein, system's axle is positioned at least partially at the front of the core.
Technical scheme 14：Gas-turbine unit according to technical scheme 1, wherein, the attachment component limit to Back pressure, wherein, the fan structure into producing the maximum amount of thrust during operation, and wherein, the attachment component To the ratio between back pressure and the maximum amount of thrust of the fan at least about 1.1：1.
Technical scheme 15：A kind of modular fan for gas-turbine unit, the gas-turbine unit is limited Axial direction, the gas-turbine unit includes core and is axle, and system's axle can be by the core around the axial direction Direction rotates, and the modular fan includes：
Disk, the multiple fan blade is attached to the disk;
Framework, the disk is attached to the framework or is integrated into the framework, and the framework limits opening, when by the module When wind transmission fan is in the gas-turbine unit, the framework is slidably received the combustion by the opening Gas eddy turbine is axle top；
Attachment component, the attachment component is used for will when the modular fan is arranged in the gas-turbine unit What the framework of the modular fan was removably attached to the gas-turbine unit is axle.
Technical scheme 16：Modular fan according to technical scheme 15, wherein, the multiple fan blade is each limited Fixed pitch axis, wherein, the modular fan also includes pitch change mechanism, and the pitch change mechanism is described more for making Around it, their corresponding pitch axis rotate individual fan blade, and wherein, the pitch change mechanism is attached to the module The framework of wind transmission fan is integrated into the framework of the modular fan.
Technical scheme 17：Modular fan according to technical scheme 15, wherein, the framework includes outer surface, institute Outer surface is stated for starting with the gas turbine when the modular fan is arranged in the gas-turbine unit The structure member of machine is slideably docked.
Technical scheme 18：Modular fan according to technical scheme 17, wherein, the outer surface of the framework is determined Position is at the rear side of the framework.
Technical scheme 19：Modular fan according to technical scheme 15, wherein, the frame of the modular fan Frame limits front side and rear side, wherein, the attachment component is configured for the institute of the framework in the modular fan State that the framework of the modular fan is removably attached into the gas-turbine unit at front side is axle.
Technical scheme 20：Modular fan according to technical scheme 15, wherein, the attachment component is nut, institute Nut is stated for system's axle can be threadably engaged when the modular fan is arranged in the gas-turbine unit And substantially along the framework from the axial direction to modular fan described in pusher.
By referring to description below and appended claims, these and other features of the invention, aspect and advantage will become Must be best understood from.Part thereof of accompanying drawing is incorporated in this specification and constituted exemplified with embodiments of the invention, and with the description It is used for explaining principle of the invention together.
It is of the invention for the complete of those skilled in the art and the disclosure that can realize, including its preferred forms, It is elaborated in specification referring to the drawings, in the accompanying drawings：
Fig. 1 is the schematic sectional view of the demonstration gas-turbine unit of the various embodiments according to this theme.
Fig. 2 is the schematic sectional view of the front end of the gas-turbine unit of another example embodiment according to the disclosure.
Fig. 3 is the schematic sectional view of the front end of the demonstration gas-turbine unit of Fig. 2, wherein, the demonstration gas turbine The fan of engine is partly disassembled.
Fig. 4 is the fan frame of the gas-turbine unit of another example embodiment according to the disclosure and the front end for being axle Close-up section.
Fig. 5 is the fan frame of the gas-turbine unit of the another exemplary embodiment according to the disclosure and the front end for being axle Close-up section.
Fig. 6 is fan frame and the front end of tie-rod of the gas-turbine unit of the another example embodiment according to the disclosure Close-up section.
Fig. 7 provides the structure member and fan frame of the gas-turbine unit of the another exemplary embodiment according to the disclosure Sectional view.
10 turbofans
12 longitudinally or axially center lines
14 fan sections
16 core turbogenerators
18 shell bodies
20 imports
22 low pressure compressors
24 high pressure compressors
26 burning blocks
28 high-pressure turbines
30 low-pressure turbines
32 jet exhaust sections
34 high-pressure shafts/rotating shaft
36 low-pressure shafts/rotating shaft
37 core inlet air flow paths
42 disks
44 actuation components
46 power gear-boxes
50 blower-castings or cabin
52 outlets direct stator blades
54 downstream sections
56 bypass air circulation roads
58 air
The Part I of 62 air
The Part II of 64 air
66 burning gases
68 stator stator blades
70 turbine rotor blades
72 stator stator blades
74 turbine rotor blades
76 fan nozzle exhaust sections
78 hot gas paths
The base portion of 80 fan blade
82 hinge mechanisms
84 counterweights
86 is axle
88 gear-boxes
90 structure members
92 frame assemblies
94 fan spindle bearings
Stator blade before 96
98 pillars
100 imports guide stator blade
102 frameworks
104 fan shafts
106 openings
The inner surface of 108 structural elements
The rear portion of 110 frameworks
112 antelabium
114 attachment components
The front side of 116 frameworks
The rear side of 118 frameworks.
Now will in detail with reference to existing embodiment of the invention, its one or more example is exemplified in the accompanying drawings. Detailed description indicates the feature in figure using numeral and alphabetical designation.Scheme to be used for the similar or similar label in description Indicate of the invention similar or similar part.As used in this article, term " first ", " second " and " the 3rd " can be with It is interchangeably used, a component and another component is distinguished, and be not intended to represent the position of single component or important Property.Additionally, term " upstream " and " downstream " refer to the relative direction relative to fluid stream in fluid path.For example, " upstream " refers to stream The direction that body flows from it, and " downstream " refers to that fluid flows to its direction.
Referring now to accompanying drawing, wherein, identical numeral indicates identical element through accompanying drawing, and Fig. 1 is according to the disclosure The schematic section of the gas-turbine unit of example embodiment.More particularly, for the embodiment of Fig. 1, gas turbine hair Motivation is bypassed turbine fan jet engine 10 high, and it is referred to herein as " turbofan 10 ".As shown in figure 1, Turbofan 10 limits axial direction A (being extended parallel to the longitudinal centre line 12 provided for reference) and radial direction Direction R.In general, turbofan 10 includes the core turbogenerator of fan section 10 and configuration in the downstream of fan section 14 16。
The demonstration core turbogenerator 16 described generally includes substantially tubular shape shell body 18, the shell body 18 Limit annular entrance 20.Shell body 18 is surrounded with the relation for continuing to flow through：Compressor section, it includes supercharger or low pressure (LP) Compressor 22 and high pressure (HP) compressor 24；Burning block 26；Turbine, it includes high pressure (HP) turbine 28 and low pressure (LP) Turbine 30；With jet exhaust nozzle segment 32.HP turbines 28 are drivingly coupled to HP compressors by high pressure (HP) axle or rotating shaft 34 24.LP turbines 30 are drivingly coupled to LP compressors 22 by low pressure (HP) axle or rotating shaft 36.Compressor section, burning block 26, Turbine and nozzle segment 32 limit core inlet air flow path 37 together.
For described embodiment, fan section 14 includes variablepiston fan 38, and the variablepiston fan 38 has Multiple fan blade 40 of disk 42 are connected in a spaced apart manner.As illustrated, the R generally along a radial direction of fan blade 40 Stretch out from disk 42.Each fan blade 40 can be rotated around pitch axis P relative to disk 42 by means of fan blade 40, The fan blade 40 is operatively coupled to suitable pitch change mechanism 44, and the pitch change mechanism 44 is configured to unanimously jointly Change the pitch of fan blade 40.Fan blade 40, disk 42 and pitch change mechanism 44 can together by across power gear The LP axles 36 of case 46 rotate around longitudinal axis 12.Power gear-box 46 includes multiple gears, for by fan 38 relative to LP The rotational speed regulation of axle 36 is to more effective rotary fan speed.
Referring now still to the example embodiment of Fig. 1, disk 42 is covered by the rotatable front hub 48 for aerodynamically forming profile, To promote the air stream by multiple fan blade 40.In addition, demonstration fan section 14 includes ring-type fan housing or outer cabin 50, ring-type fan housing or outer cabin 54 are circumferentially about fan 38 and/or at least a portion of core turbogenerator 16.Should Understand, cabin 50 may be configured to by outlets direct stator blade 52 that multiple is circumferentially spaced relative to core propeller for turboprop Machine 16 is supported.And, the downstream section 54 of cabin 50 can extend above the outer portion of core turbogenerator 16, so as to Bypath air circulation road 56 is limited therebetween.
During the operation of turbofan 10, the air 58 of certain volume passes through cabin 50 and/or fan section 14 relevant inlet 60 enters turbofan 10.When the air 58 of the volume travels across fan blade 40, referred to by arrow 62 The Part I of the air 58 for showing is directed or is sent in bypath air circulation road 56, and the air 58 indicated by arrow 64 Part II is directed or is sent in core inlet air flow path 37, or more specifically in LP compressors 22.Air Commonly referred to by-pass ratio the ratio between the Part II 64 of Part I 62 and air.The pressure of the Part II 64 of air is then Increase when it is sent across high pressure (HP) compressor 24 and enters in burning block 26, at burning block 26, itself and combustion Material mixes and is incinerated to provide burning gases 66.
Burning gases 66 are sent across HP turbines 28, here, via the HP turbine stator stator blades for being connected in shell body 18 68 and the HP turbine rotor blades 70 for being connected in HP axles or rotating shaft 34 continuous level extract heat energy from burning gases 66 and/or A part for kinetic energy, so as to cause HP axles or rotating shaft 34 to rotate, so as to support the operation of HP compressors 24.Burning gases 66 are then LP turbines 30 are sent across, here, via the LP turbine stators stator blade 72 for being connected in shell body 18 and being connected in LP axles or turning The continuous level of the LP turbine rotor blades 74 of axle 36 extracts the Part II of heat energy and kinetic energy from burning gases 66, so as to cause LP Axle or rotating shaft 36 rotate, so as to support the operation of LP compressors 22 and/or the rotation of fan 38.
Burning gases 66 are then sent across the jet exhaust nozzle segment 32 of core turbogenerator 16, are pushed away with providing Enter thrust.Meanwhile, the pressure of the Part I 62 of air is significantly raised because the Part I 62 of air at it from turbine wind The fan nozzle exhaust section 76 of fan 10 is sent across bypath air circulation road 56 before discharging, so as to also provide propulsion push away Power.HP turbines 28, LP turbines 30 and jet exhaust nozzle segment 32 at least partially define hot gas path 78, for inciting somebody to action Burning gases 66 are transmitted through core turbogenerator 16.
However, it should be understood that the demonstration turbofan 10 described in Fig. 1 is only as example, and at other In example embodiment, turbofan 10 can have any other suitable construction.It will also be appreciated that in other demonstrations In may be incorporated into any other suitable gas-turbine unit in embodiment, in terms of the disclosure.For example, implementing in other demonstrations In example, in may be incorporated into such as turboprop in terms of the disclosure.
Referring now to Fig. 2, there is provided the signal of the front end of the turbofan 10 of the example embodiment according to the disclosure Property sectional view.In at least some of example embodiment, it is depicted in figure 2 demonstration turbofan 10 can with above The substantially similar way of demonstration turbofan 10 construction described in reference picture 1.Therefore, same or analogous numbering can be with Indicate same or analogous part.
As depicted in Figure 2, turbofan 10 generally includes the modular fan 38 with multiple fan blade 40, Each in multiple fan blade 40 is attached to disk 42.More specifically, each fan blade 40 radially R is limited at the inner Base portion 80.Each fan blade 40 is connected to disk 42 by corresponding hinge mechanism 82 at base portion 80.For the implementation described Example, base portion 80 is configured to dovetails, and the dovetails are received in the dovetail groove for accordingly shaping of hinge mechanism 82.However, In other example embodiments, base portion 40 can in any other suitable manner be attached to hinge mechanism 82.For example, base portion 40 Can be connected using pin joint or any other suitably connects and is attached to hinge mechanism 82.Especially, hinge mechanism 82 is helped In respective fans blade 40 around the pitch axis P of respective fans blade 40 rotation.
In addition, for the embodiment described, the example modular wind transmission fan 38 of turbofan 10 changes including pitch Become mechanism 44, pitch change mechanism 44 be used to make in multiple fan blade 40 each revolved around their corresponding pitch axis P Turn.Pitch change mechanism 44 can generally include one or more rotary actuators, unison (unison ring) etc., to promote Enter rotation of the multiple fan blade 40 around their corresponding pitch axis P.And, example modular wind transmission fan 38 includes multiple counterweights 84, for example to ensure that fan 38 is balanced during operation.It will be appreciated, however, that in other example embodiments, fan 38 of demonstrating May include any other suitable construction/pitch change mechanism 44 of the pitch for changing multiple fan blade 40.For example, to the greatest extent The demonstration pitch change mechanism 44 that pipe is described includes one or more rotary actuators, but in other example embodiments, Pitch change mechanism 44 alternately includes one or more linear actuators or any other suitable mechanism.
Additionally, as the demonstration turbofan 10 of Fig. 1, demonstration turbofan depicted in figure 2 10 modular fan 38 is mechanically coupled to core 16 when being installed in turbofan 10.More specifically, whirlpool What wheel Duct-Burning Turbofan 10 included in axial direction A extensions is axle 86.As will be discussed in more detail below, modular fan 38 It is axle 86 to be connected to when being installed in turbofan 10.In addition, being that axle 86 again can be by the turbine of core 16 Driven shaft rotates around axial direction A.More specifically, be axle 86 by power gear-box 46 (and the embodiment for being described, By will be structural arm 89 that axle 86 and power gear-box 46 couple) it is mechanically coupled to turbine driven shaft.Show at least some of In example embodiment, turbine driven shaft can be the LP axles 36 of turbofan 10.
Referring now still to Fig. 2, turbofan 10 also includes structure member 90, and structure member 90 is along turbofan 10 radial direction R be that axle 86 is spaced.Structure member 90 can be to rotate together with axle 86, and more specifically, pass through structure Arm 89 is rigidly attached to be axle 86.Therefore, to be mechanically coupled to turbine also by power gear-box 46 driven for structure member 90 Axle.
For the structure member 90 of embodiment described by one or more fan spindle bearings 94 by rest frame group Part 92 is supported.Frame assembly 92 is connected to core 16, the shell body 18 of such as core 16 by core inlet air flow path 37.It is right In the embodiment described, core 16 includes preceding stator blade 96 and pillar 98, shell body 18 and framework of each of which in core 16 Structural support is provided between component 92.In addition, LP compressors 22 include that import guides stator blade 100.Preceding stator blade 96, the and of pillar 98 Import guiding stator blade 100 can be additionally configured to adjust and guide the offer of the air stream above fan 38 to core air flow The part in path 37, for example to improve the efficiency of compressor section.
In addition, for the embodiment described, one or more fan spindle bearings 94 include preceding ball bearing and positioned at preceding Two roller bearings behind ball bearing.However, in other example embodiments, any other suitable quantity can be provided And/or the bearing of type, for support module wind transmission fan 38 and be axle 86 and structure member 90 rotation.For example, at it In his example embodiment, one or more fan spindle bearings 94 may include a pair (two) tapered roller bearings or any other conjunction Suitable bearing.
Referring now also to Fig. 3, modular fan 38 is removably mounted in turbofan 10.Fig. 3 is depicted The front end of the demonstration turbofan 10 of Fig. 2, wherein, modular fan 38 is partly removed.As depicted, module Wind transmission fan 38 generally includes in axial direction A and is slidably received to be the framework 102 on axle 86.Particularly for being retouched The embodiment painted, framework 102 includes the interior part 104 of radially R, and interior part 104 in axial direction A by slideably Reception is being on axle 86.For example, framework 102, and more specifically, the interior part 104 of framework 102 limits opening 106, framework 102 It is the top of axle 86 that by the opening 106, in axial direction A is slidably received.
And, be rigidly attached to by structural arm 89 be axle 86 the A generally in an axial of demonstration structure part 90 Extend and radially R limits inner surface 108.Radially R is limited at the rear portion 110 of the framework 102 of modular fan 38 Fixed corresponding outer surface 111.The inner surface of the outer surface 111 at the rear portion 110 of framework 102 in axial direction A and structure member 90 108 slideably dock.The antelabium 112 on surface 108 in addition, structure member 90 is included so that when modular fan 38 When in turbofan 10, the rear portion 110 of the framework 102 of modular fan 38 abuts against the interior of structure member 90 Antelabium 112 on surface.
Especially, although framework 102 can in axial direction A relative to being that axle 86 and structure member 90 are slided, frame Frame 102 circumferentially direction (that is, the direction for extending around the longitudinal center line 12 of turbofan 10, do not describe) can be consolidated It is fixed to being axle 86 and/or structure member 90.Specifically, framework 102 can circumferentially direction be fixed to is axle 86 and/or structure Part 90 so that be that the rotation of axle 86 and structure member 90 accordingly rotates framework 102.Framework 102, be axle 86 and/or knot Structure part 90 can limit any suitable construction that this kind of component is fixed for circumferentially direction.For example, being axle 86 and by framework 102 openings 106 for limiting can limit corresponding non-circular shape, and/or structure member 90 inner surface 108 and framework 102 rear portion 110 can limit corresponding non-circular shape.However, alternatively, framework 102 can be for example, by attachment component 114 Friction between the antelabium 112 of (being discussed below) and structure member 90 and to be fixed to be axle 86 and/or structure member 90.
Additionally, as previously discussed, example modular wind transmission fan 38 includes the pitch for rotating multiple fan blade 40 Changing mechanism 44, the disk 42 for being attached with multiple fan blade 40 and one or more fan counterweights 84 are ensuring fan 38 Balance rotating.For the embodiment described, the framework 102 of modular fan 38 includes pitch change mechanism 44, disk 42 and attached One or more fan counterweights 84 for being connected to thereon or being integrated in.More specifically, for the embodiment described, disk 42 A part for framework 102 is configured to, the counterweight 84 of one or more fans 38 is also substantially configured to a part for framework 102, and And pitch change mechanism 44 is also substantially configured to a part for framework 102.
Referring now also to Fig. 4, there is provided be the close-up cross-sectional view of the front end of axle 86 and framework 102, modular fan 38 Also include attachment component 114, the attachment component 114 is used to for the framework 102 of modular fan 38 to be removably attached to turbine Duct-Burning Turbofan 10 is axle 86, and modular fan 38 is removably mounted in turbofan 10.As retouch Paint, the framework 102 of modular fan 38 generally limits front side 116 and rear side 118.The attachment of the embodiment for being described It is axle 86 that be removably attached to for the framework 102 of modular fan 38 at the front side 116 of modular fan 38 by part 114. Especially, it for the framework 102 of modular fan 38 to be attached to is any suitable attached of axle 86 that attachment component 114 can be Relay part 114.In some example embodiments, the embodiment for example described, attachment component 114 may be constructed such that nut, The nut can be threadably engaged in be axle 86 and be configured to when it is axle 86 to be engaged in generally axially direction A to pusher module The framework 102 of wind transmission fan 38.More specifically, nut in axial direction can rearward push up modular fan 38 by A so that mould Block wind transmission is pressurized between fanning 38 antelabium 112 on the inner surface 108 of nut and structure member 90.Especially, demonstrated at some In embodiment, attachment component 114 can be in the upper limit of framework 102 of fan 38 orientation back pressure F1.Attachment component 114 to back pressure F1The maximum amount of thrust F for being generated by fan 38 during operation can be more than2.Specifically, to back pressure F1Pushed away with the maximum amount of Power F2The ratio between can be at least about 1.1：1st, for example, at least about 1.2：1st, at least about 1.5：1, at least about 1.7：1, or at least about 2：1.
It will be appreciated, however, that in other example embodiments, attachment component 114 can be for by modular fan 38 Framework 102 be releasably attached to be axle 86 any other suitable device.For example, in other example embodiments, it is attached Relay part 114 can be pin or bolt, and the pin or bolt are by extend through framework 102 and at the front side 116 of framework 102 Be axle 86 opening by slideably received within.In addition, in other other example embodiments, fan 38 may include for for example Ensure attachment component 114 remain attached to be axle 86 secondary retention feature.For example, now referring briefly to Fig. 5 and 6, there is provided Two other example embodiments according to the disclosure be axle 86 and framework 102 front end close-up cross-sectional view.For Fig. 5's Embodiment, fan 38 also includes snap ring 122, and it is axle 86 that snap ring 122 is attached in attachment component 114 (for example, nut) front, with Prevent attachment component 114 from inadvertently being removed.In addition, the embodiment for Fig. 6, also including pin 124, pin 124 extends fan 38 By the front of attachment component 114 (for example, nut) is opening in axle 86, to be also prevented from connecting elements 114 by inadvertently Remove.
Now referring in particular to Fig. 3, the example modular wind transmission fan 38 of Fig. 2 is depicted as attachment component 114 and is removed and modularization Fan 38 is partly dismantled from turbofan 10.As illustrated, by removing attachment component 114 and in axial direction A slides forward the framework 102 of turbofan 10 (as indicated by arrow 120), and modular fan 38 can be as single mould Block or unit are removed from turbofan 10.This construction allows for modular fan 38 to be installed to whirlpool as individual module Take turns Duct-Burning Turbofan 10 and removed from turbogenerator 10.In addition, by by pre-assembly being simply single blower module It is on axle 86 that fan 38 is slided into and structure member 90 is interior and the 38 secure attachment part of front side 116 is fanned by slave module wind transmission 114 and by the fix in position of modular fan 38, can relatively easily by modular fan 38 be arranged on turbofan In 10.
It will be appreciated, however, that in other example embodiments, modular fan 38 and/or turbofan 10 can With with any other suitable construction.For example, in other example embodiments, the framework 102 of example modular wind transmission fan 38 can Do not include Fig. 2 and all components for attaching to it or being fully integrated therein depicted in figure 3.Additionally or in the alternative, show at other In model embodiment, the framework 102 of example modular wind transmission fan 38 can comprise additionally in and do not describe in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 and/or not retouch herein The component stated.For example, in other other example embodiments, fan 38 can be included for modular fan 38 to be arranged on Supplement attachment means in turbofan 10.For example, the rear portion 110 of framework 102 may be constructed such that fan 38 Framework 102 is attached to the supplement attachment features of such as structure member 90.Specifically, referring briefly to Fig. 7, there is provided according to the disclosure Example embodiment framework 102 and the sectional view of structure member 90, the rear portion 110 of framework 102 may include for by framework 102 Rear portion 110 be attached to the feature of structure member 90, to prevent the module fan 38 in the case where being the failure of axle 86 to be disassembled.Tool For the embodiment described, the rear portion 110 of framework 102 includes multiple teeth 126 that radially R stretches out on body ground.Separately Outward, structure member 90 includes multiple teeth 128 that radially R extends internally.When fan 38 is mounted, the tooth at rear portion 110 126 be located at structure member 90 tooth 128 behind, and with the misalignment of tooth 128 of structure member 90 so that fan 38 is locked In place.
Although moreover, it will be appreciated that for the embodiment of Fig. 2 and 3, it is variable that turbofan is configured to gear type Pitch fan turbofan, but in other example embodiments, it is suitable that the aspect of the disclosure can be incorporated to any other Turbofan and/or any other suitable gas-turbine unit (such as turboprop) in.
This written explanation discloses the present invention, including preferred forms using example, and also makes any this area skill Art personnel can put into practice the present invention, including manufacture and use any equipment or system and the method for carrying out any merging.This The patentable scope of invention is defined by the claims, and other examples that can be expected comprising those skilled in the art.If This other examples have the not structural detail different from the word language of claim, or if they include and claim Equivalent structural elements of the word language without marked difference, then they be intended within the scope of the claims.It should be appreciated that working as When using definite article " described " in the claims before key element, it is this using be in order to will be claimed key element with by being preced with surely The environmental key-element that word " being somebody's turn to do " is identified and is not included in theme required for protection is distinguished.In addition, for not including definite article The claim of " described ", definite article " being somebody's turn to do " is used to identify key element required for protection.
1. a kind of gas-turbine unit, it limits axial direction (A), and the gas-turbine unit includes：
Core (16)；
It is axle (86), it can be rotated by the core (16) around the axial direction (A)；With
Modular fan (38), it includes：
Multiple fan blade (40)；
Framework (102), the multiple fan blade (40) is attached to the framework (102) and the framework (102) can be slided It is on axle (86) to receive dynamicly in the gas-turbine unit；With
Attachment component (114), the framework (102) of the modular fan (38) is removably attached to the gas turbine by it Engine is axle (86), and the modular fan (38) is removably mounted in the gas-turbine unit.
2. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, the framework (102) limits opening (106), and its In, the framework (102) is slidably received on system's axle (86) by the opening (106).
3. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, the multiple fan blade (40) each limits pitch Axis (P), wherein, the modular fan (38) also includes pitch change mechanism (44), and the pitch change mechanism (44) is used In making the multiple fan blade (40) be rotated around their corresponding pitch axis (P), and wherein, the pitch change mechanism (44) framework (102) for being attached to the modular fan (38) or the framework (102) for being integrated into the modular fan (38) In.
4. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, the modular fan (38) also includes one or more Multiple fan counterweights (84), and wherein, one or more fan counterweight (84) is attached to the modular fan (38) framework (102) is integrated into the framework of the modular fan (38) (102).
5. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, the gas-turbine unit limits radial direction (R), wherein, the gas-turbine unit also includes the structural portion that is spaced with system's axle (86) along the radial direction (R) Part (90), wherein, the structure member (90) limits inner surface (108) along the radial direction (R), and wherein, the mould A part for framework (102) for block wind transmission fan (38) is slideably docked with the inner surface (108) of the structure member (90).
6. gas-turbine unit according to claim 5, wherein, the structure member (90) is included in the inner surface On antelabium (112), and wherein, framework (102) the adjoining structure member (90) of the modular fan (38) it is interior The antelabium (112) on surface (108).
7. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, the gas-turbine unit also includes power gear Case (46), wherein, the core (16) includes turbine driven shaft, and wherein, system's axle (86) is by the power gear Case (46) is mechanically coupled to the turbine driven shaft.
8. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, the modular fan (38) also includes disk (42), Wherein, in the multiple fan blade (40) each is attached to the disk (42), and wherein, the disk (42) is attached to institute State the framework (102) of modular fan (38) or be integrated into the framework of the modular fan (38) (102).
9. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, framework (102) limit of the modular fan (38) Fixed front side and rear side, wherein, the attachment component (114) will at the front side of the framework (102) of the modular fan (38) The framework (102) of the modular fan (38) is removably attached to system's axle (86).
10. gas-turbine unit according to claim 1, wherein, the attachment component (114) is to be threadably engaged In the nut of system's axle (86), the nut is configured to when system's axle (86) are engaged in substantially along the axial direction (A) to the framework (102) of modular fan described in pusher (38).
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