Accessory gearbox engine decoupling mechanism
US12270440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2025/209
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gearbox decoupling apparatus and method for powering an accessory system. The gearbox decoupling apparatus employs a worm gear mechanism having an input worm pinion engaged with a worm gear wheel. A threaded rod is engaged with the worm gear wheel. A decoupling adapter is connected to the threaded rod. Rotation of the input worm pinion imparts movement of the decoupling adapter between a first position and a second position. When the decoupling adapter is in the first position, the decoupling adapter is mechanically engaged with a power take-off gear and a power take-off adapter. When the decoupling adapter is in the second position, the decoupling adapter is mechanically engaged with the power take-off gear and disengaged from the power take-off adapter thus allowing an accessory system to be powered by an alternate power source other than a main power source that is permanently connected to the power take adapter.
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