Oil loss protection for a fan drive gear system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9879608
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14635524

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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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RTX CORPORATION10 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
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sheridan, William G Southington, US 276 6115

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  • 4 Citation Count
  • F02C Class
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