Flexxaire Manufacturing Inc.

Andrew Louis Norell

Jonathan Edwards McCallum

George Antoszko

Terry Dean Nelson

Kevin John Dewar

Brendan Anthony Romano

Cameron Dean Westbrook

A compact variable pitch fan has a hydraulic pitch change mechanism. A pitch change piston is constrained to follow reciprocating motion under hydraulic control within a peripheral hub from which fan blades extend outward. An additional feature is the use of separated guiding and seal surfaces. A still further feature is the use of a pitch sensor, particularly on the hydraulic line leading to the variable pitch fan.

Compact variable pitch fan

Pitch control of a variable pitch fan is obtained using pulsed pressure. Pitch is varied incrementally either towards or away from full pitch by pulsed application of fluid to a piston used to drive the blades of the fan into or away from full pitch. Reverse pitch is used to clear debris from the fan. Valves control flow of fluid to the piston. The valve operation is controlled by a controller.

Control system for variable pitch fan

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St. Albert, Canada

Andrew Louis Norell