Abstract:
A turbine engine including: a rotor having at least one variable-pitch blade which is guided to rotate on bearings relative to a fixed structure; a system for controlling the pitch of the at least one blade, the control system being rigidly secured to the rotor and including a first actuator driven by energy, and the control system further being disposed axially upstream of the bearings; a device for transferring the energy, which is disposed axially between the bearings, the transfer device including a stationary element and a mobile element; wherein the rotor is annular and delimits an inner space which is open towards the upstream side and inside of which the control system is disposed.
Abstract:
A ceiling fan capable of adjusting angles of fan blades includes a hub, a downrod, a rotating motor selectively driving the hub to rotate relative to the downrod, multiple blade assemblies separately mounted on and arranged around the hub, and an adjusting assembly mounted in the hub and including an outer tube, an inner tube, a support, and a driving motor. A driving rod of each of the blade assemblies is mounted in a driving annular recess of the support. When a driving screw of the driving motor rotates, the driving screw drives the outer tube to rotate and drives the inner tube to move upwardly or downwardly accordingly, so as to provide an optimized volume of air current that meets power saving requirement under a constant revolution speed of the rotating motor.
Abstract:
The variable pitch propeller assembly includes a hub. The variable pitch propeller assembly also includes a plurality of propeller blade assemblies spaced circumferentially about the hub. Each of the plurality of propeller blade assemblies configured to rotate a respective propeller blade. The variable pitch propeller assembly also includes a hydraulic fluid port assembly integrally formed and including at least three hydraulic fluid ports configured to receive respective flows of hydraulic fluid from a stationary hydraulic fluid transfer sleeve. The variable pitch propeller assembly also includes a pitch actuator assembly coupled in flow communication with at least three hydraulic fluid ports through respective hydraulic fluid transfer tubes. The pitch actuator coupled to the plurality of propeller blade assemblies to selectively control a pitch of the propeller blades. The pitch actuator assembly includes a travel stop configured to limit a rotation of at least one of the pitch actuator assemblies.
Abstract:
A variable pitch fan is provided, which comprises a plurality of blades (2), a supporting device (3) for supporting the blades (2), a rotation device (18) for rotating the supporting device (3) around a rotation axis (X), so that the blades (2) rotate with the supporting device (3) to control an air flow, and an adjusting device for adjusting a pitch of the blades by tilting each blade (2) around a respective tilt axis (Z), the adjusting device comprising a driven element (4) fixed relative to a blade (2).The adjusting device further comprises a mechanical driving element (5) supported by the supporting device (3) so as to rotate with the supporting device (3), the mechanical driving element (5) being linearly displaceable relative to the supporting device (3) and being coupled to the driven element (4) so that a linear motion of the mechanical driving element (5) is converted into a rotary motion of the driven element (4) around the tilt axis (Z).
Abstract:
A device (20) for folding a blade (5), the device comprising a fitting (30) and a cuff (50) connected to said fitting (30). The fitting (30) has at least one horizontal pin axis (31) perpendicular to a radial direction (AX2) and a clevis (35) axially offset relative to the horizontal pin axis (31) in the radial direction (AX2). The cuff (50) has an insert (51) inserted in said clevis (35), a vertical pin (70) passing through said clevis (35) and said insert (51). The cuff (50) includes at least one horizontal fastener pin axis (55) axially offset relative to said insert (51) along the radial direction (AX2), at least one lateral arm (80) connects said horizontal pin axis (31) to said fastener pin axis (55).
Abstract:
An adjustable fan with a rotary hub capable of supporting rotary blades in a plurality of orientations relative to a rotational axis of the fan.
Abstract:
A device for changing a pitch of a blade of an impeller/propeller is disclosed. The device includes a linear actuator, a first bearing and a second bearing, allowing a relative axial movement between the first bearing and second bearing. The first bearing is mounted between a supporting structure of the rotor shaft and a non-rotary mechanical element, allowing a relative rotation between the supporting structure and the linear actuator. The second bearing is mounted between the second portion and a lever having a rotary point. Operating the linear actuator leads to an angular movement of the lever causing a change of the pitch of a blade, and when operating the at least one linear actuator, a force is generated that acts upon the non-rotary element, so that the rotor shaft is unaffected by the force.
Abstract:
A fan comprises a hub, fan blades, and inserts. The hub comprises outwardly extending mounting tabs that lie along a common horizontal plane. The fan blades are hollow, such that each mounting tab is inserted in the hollow interior of a corresponding fan blade. Each insert is positioned in the hollow interior of each fan blade, between each mounting tab of the hub and the interior surface of the corresponding fan blade. Each insert is configured to position and maintain the chord line of each corresponding fan blade at an oblique angle relative to the horizontal plane of the hub. A kit may include several insert sets to choose from to provide adjustable angle of attack. A fan control system includes a dimmer switch and a control module, which allows the dimmer switch to be used to infinitely adjust the speed of a fan motor within a range.
Abstract:
Described is a fan with a blade suitable for use as a ceiling fan. The blade may be regarded as a single blade, although shaft is not attached to blade at one end thereof; rather, shaft is attached to blade at a point between first end and second end. Blade is balanced by counterweights located in blade. In one embodiment, blade is connected to shaft by means that permit angular movement, such as a teeter hinge.
Abstract:
A user adjustable variable axial length and variable pitch ceiling fan blade arm. The blade arm includes a pair of extension elements. Each element is threadably engaged with each other. At the other end of the extension elements are custom flanges for the purpose of attaching a fan blade and connecting the blade arm to a ceiling fan motor. The user can adjust the axial length and radial pitch of the blade arm by screwing in or out a threaded connection between the extension elements, and once the desired length and pitch is selected, the connection is secured by a connector, such as a hand and/or tool adjustable threaded lock.