Abstract: A simplified actuation system for positioning the divergent flaps of a vectorable two-dimensional exhaust nozzle is disclosed. The system includes lever arms having cam surfaces pivotably attached to diverent flap crank shafts. An actuator is pinned to the nozzle sidewall and operably connected to a slider bar which has two cam followers at either end which are fixed with respect to each other and enage the cam surfaces of the lever arms. The slider bar is slideably engaged to the nozzle sidewall so as to permit radial movement with respect to the nozzle centerline. As the convergent flaps are moved the lever arms are translated axially and the cam followers in cooperation with the cam surfaces on the lever arms schedule the relative angle between the divergent flaps and thereby the exit area of the nozzle. Vectoring is provided operating the actuators which translate the cam followers in the radial direction, up or down, thereby rotating the divergent flaps so that they are pitched up or down in unison.

Abstract: An actuation system is provided for transferring axial motion into an interior of a gas turbine engine at a number of locations around an outer casing of the engine, with one synchronous movement. An external hydraulic actuator activates the system by rotating one outer crank which, in turn, rotates a single outer yoke. The yoke is mechanically linked to a plurality of crankshafts that extend through the outer casing of the engine and transmit rotational movement into the engine interior. The crankshafts are linked inside the engine to an annular sliding member causing that member to move axially. In one embodiment of this invention, the actuation system is used to open and close a slide valve between inner and outer bypass ducts of a variable cycle aircraft engine.

Abstract: Two overlapping members subject to relative displacement and separated by a gap for spreading a pressurized fluid as a film over the overlapped member are provided with a metering device for providing an essentially constant fluid flow area irrespective of the size of the gap resulting from differences in relative displacement of the members. The metering devices comprise a flexible seal connected to one of the members, the seal being of such a length that it engages in sealing contact the other member under the influence of the pressurized fluid. Orifices of a predetermined size and number formed within the seal provide a generally constant flow area for metering the fluid prior to passage through the gap.

Abstract: Apparatus for modulating the area of a gas turbine engine nozzle which provides for positive sealing between overlapping articulated flaps when the overlapped flap is axially slotted to receive a portion of the overlapping flap. An arcuate seal is attached to the overlapping flap by means of a floating connection, the overlapping flap dragging the seal therewith in the axial direction. A seat is mounted on either side of the slot to slidingly receive a pair of shoulders laterally extending from the seal. A portion of the seal is received within the slot and is so contoured as to partially define the nozzle flow path. A sleeve captures and supports the seal shoulders during their axial travel.