Integrated epicyclic gearbox and alternator
US10934931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K7/083
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and apparatuses include an alternator and a gearbox. The alternator includes an alternator housing defining an alternator flange, a rotor and stator positioned within the alternator housing, an alternator shaft coupled to the rotor for rotation about a central axis, and a first alternator bearing positioned distal from the alternator flange and supporting the alternator shaft. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing including a first flange structured to rigidly couple to an engine, and a second flange structured to rigidly couple to the alternator flange, an input shaft rotatable about the central axis, a gearbox bearing coupled to the gearbox housing and supporting the input shaft, an epicyclic gear train, and an output plate coupled to the epicyclic gear train and the alternator shaft.
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