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Two-spool bypass turbojet with a rear electricity generator, and an air flow connection device and system

US7372175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2005
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two-spool bypass turbojet includes a low-pressure spool having a rear portion carrying a low-pressure turbine provided with a low-pressure rotor. The turbojet includes a support structure connected to a casing and to a rear bearing in which the rotor is mounted. The bearing can be situated in an enclosure including a liquid lubricant feed. The enclosure can be put to atmospheric pressure via an air feed pipe connected to the enclosure via a link. The turbojet further includes an electricity generator connected to the rear end of the low-pressure rotor that extends downstream from the link, which link is secured to the rotor and includes a device for guiding the liquid lubricant from the feed to the bearing.

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