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Lubricating liquid manifold for a crankpin of an epicyclic gear train, gearbox and aircraft

US11698128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2022
Grant dateJul 11, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/0495
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lubricating liquid manifold for a crankpin of an epicyclic gear train. The epicyclic gear train is lubricated by a lubrication system conveying a first flow of a lubricating liquid towards the manifold and a second flow of the lubricating liquid towards a member to be lubricated. The manifold comprises a hollow body provided with an inlet port intended to receive the first flow and an outlet port designed such that the first flow is conveyed towards a guide device connected to the crankpin. The manifold comprises a barrier comprising a shoulder connected to the body and a deflector protruding radially outwards from the body so as to form, with the shoulder, a diversion space for diverting the second flow and preventing it from penetrating into the manifold.

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