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Propeller module for an aero gas turbine engine

US4728261A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1986
Grant dateMar 1, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C11/32
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A propeller module for a gas turbine engine comprising two contra-rotating propellers has a reduction gear positioned axially between the propellers. Pitch change mechanisms are provided to change the pitch of the blades of both propellers independent of the differential speed of the propellers.

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