Hybrid turbofan with differential electrical and mechanical power transfer
US11041462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/023
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbofan engine includes a fan section including a plurality of fan blades, a first spool including a first turbine section, a second spool including a second turbine section, a first electric machine, and a second electric machine. A gear system is coupled between the first spool, the second spool, the first electric machine, the second electric machine and the fan section for driving the fan section.
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