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Gas turbine engine braking and method

US4209979A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1977
Grant dateJul 1, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 22, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B1/04
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A free turbine engine for driving ground vehicles with various deceleration or braking actions including power feedback braking wherein the turbine compressor is selectively interconnected with the power output shaft only in such a manner whereby compressor inertia assists in decelerating the vehicle.

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