Oil loss protection for a fan drive gear system
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Jan 30, 2018
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Abstract
A fan drive gear system includes at least one intermediate gear that includes an axial gear passage for receiving and conveying a fluid suitable for cooling and/or lubricating. At least a first axial end of the intermediate gear includes a first fluid storage trap for capturing fluid entering and/or exiting the gear passage and storing the fluid therein during powered operation of the fan drive gear system. The fluid is capable of being passively supplied to the intermediate gear passage during an interrupted power event.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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RTX CORPORATION | 10 FARM SPRINGS ROAD FARMINGTON CT 06032 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- F02C Class
- 1751 Applications Filed
- 1341 Patents Issued To-Date
- 76.59 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Sheridan, William G | Southington, US | 276 | 6115 |
# of filed Patents : 276 Total Citations : 6115 |
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