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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2023
GE Avio S.r.l., Rivalta di Torino, IT;
Paolo Altamura, Monopoli, IT;
Giulio Zagato, Moncalieri, IT;
GE AVIO S.R.L., Rivalta di Torino, IT;
Abstract
A pitch lock system including an outer member having a centerline axis, an inner member located radially inward of the outer member with respect to the centerline axis, and a plurality of clutch elements located between the outer member and the inner member. The pitch lock system has a disengaged position and an engaged position. In the engaged position, the plurality of clutch elements are constrained between the inner member and the outer member such that relative axial direction of the plurality of clutch elements is permitted in only one direction. An engine includes a pitch actuator and the pitch lock system.