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Stationary roller shaft formed of a material having a low inclusion content and high hardness

US6892455B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2003
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49995
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved stationary roller shaft of a gear assembly for an air turbine starter is provided. The air turbine starter may be used to start a gas turbine engine, such as may be found in aircraft, ships and military vehicles. The stationary roller shaft is formed of a material having a hardness of at least 66 Rockwell C and having a low inclusion content rating, thereby providing improved wear and/or fatigue properties.

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