Impeller for a planet carrier of a planetary gear speed reducer of a turbomachine
US11231104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impeller (130) for a planet carrier of a planetary gear speed reducer of a turbomachine, said impeller having a generally annular shape and comprising means (158) for supporting axes of rotation of planets of said reducer, said impeller comprising means for lubricating teeth of said planets and bearings of said axes, said lubrication means comprising an annular groove (138) located on the internal periphery of said impeller and opening radially towards the inside, said groove being connected to lubricant supply and/or spray means, characterised in that the impeller comprises dynamic annular sealing means (142, 144) located at the inner periphery of said impeller, on either side of the groove, and configured to interact with a stator (132) of the reducer or of the turbomachine intended to extend inside of and coaxially with the impeller.
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