Gas turbine engine braking and method
US4209979A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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