Mounting arrangement for a tension member driven system
US12018618B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/4021
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft engine comprises a rotor, an engine case having first and second mounting brackets projecting from an exterior surface thereof, an auxiliary engine system. The system includes an electric machine, a belt drive operatively coupled to the rotor, and a gearbox operatively coupled between the belt drive and the electric machine. The gearbox has a gearbox case with a cradle integrated thereto. The gearbox case and the cradle forms a monolithic body. The monolithic body is pivotally mounted to the first and second mounting brackets. A link is provided between the engine case and the monolithic body. A length of the link is adjustable to adjust a tension of the belt drive by setting an angular position of the monolithic body relative to the engine case.
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