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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2022
Applicant:
Copeland Lp, Sidney, OH (US);
Inventors:
Cody N. Kahan, Marysville, OH (US);
Cyril A. Duffala, Washington Township, OH (US);
Assignee:
Copeland LP, Sidney, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F04D 29/46 (2006.01); F04D 17/10 (2006.01); F04D 29/056 (2006.01); F04D 29/063 (2006.01); F04D 29/42 (2006.01); F04D 29/62 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F04D 29/462 (2013.01); F04D 17/10 (2013.01); F04D 29/056 (2013.01); F04D 29/063 (2013.01); F04D 29/4206 (2013.01); F04D 29/624 (2013.01);
Abstract
A variable inlet guide vane apparatus for imparting a motion to a fluid flow entering into a compressor. The variable inlet guide vane apparatus includes a housing defining a fluid flow passageway. The housing includes a first and second housing portion, a ring gear, and a plurality of guide vanes. The guide vanes include a stem, a gear, and a vane. The stem is disposed between the first and second housing portions, the vane is arranged within the fluid flow passageway, and the gears are arranged exterior the housing.