VANE STRUT POSITIONING AND SECURING SYSTEMS

摘要

A strut-flap vane system for a turbomachine includes a vane strut comprising an airfoil portion and a strut mount extending in a radially outward direction from the airfoil portion. The strut mount forms a hollow semi-cylinder and includes threading on an outer diameter thereof. The system includes an aft mount portion or portions defining a hollow semi-cylinder configured to form a strut cylinder with the strut mount such that the aft mount portion can be disposed in contact with the strut mount to form the strut cylinder. The strut cylinder defines a cylinder opening and the aft mount portion includes threading on an outer diameter thereof that aligns with the threading of the strut mount to allow a strut spanner nut to mesh with both the strut mount and the mount portion.

主权项

1. A strut-flap vane system for a turbomachine, comprising:
a vane strut comprising an airfoil portion and a strut mount extending in a radially outward direction from the airfoil portion, wherein the strut mount forms a hollow semi-cylinder and includes threading on an outer diameter thereof; and an aft mount portion or portions defining a hollow semi-cylinder configured to form a strut cylinder with the strut mount such that the aft mount portion can be disposed in contact with the strut mount to form the strut cylinder, wherein the strut cylinder defines a cylinder opening, wherein the aft mount portion includes threading on an outer diameter thereof that aligns with the threading of the strut mount to allow a strut spanner nut to mesh with both the strut mount and the mount portion.