Shaft break device for an electricity generator
US11085377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly including an accessory gearbox mechanically connected to an electricity generator having a support shaft that includes a calibrated breakable section designed to disconnect the electricity generator physically from the accessory gearbox when an incident is detected on the electricity generator, the protection device including an unlocking mechanism provided with a lock that, under the action of an external control unit, releases a cutting tool so as to cut said calibrated breakable section.
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