Power take-off system and gas turbine engine assembly including same
US8015828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49245
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power take-off system for a gas turbine engine includes a starter coupled to a second spool, and a clutch assembly coupled between the starter and a first spool, the clutch assembly configured to couple the first spool to the starter when starting the gas turbine engine assembly. A method of assembling a gas turbine engine assembly that includes the power take-off system, and a gas turbine engine assembly including the power take-off system are also described.
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