Ram air turbine centrifugal brake
US7410344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K7/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake system for a ram air turbine (RAT) causes the RAT to slow or lock if the RAT achieves an over-speed condition with a centrifugal force operated trigger system that actuates a compression type brake pack to slow or lock the turbine hub.
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