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Accessory gearbox system with compressor driven seal air supply

US8172512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2008
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2186
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An accessory gearbox system for a gas turbine engine includes an accessory compressor mounted to a gearbox housing. The gearbox housing defines a seal air core, and the gearbox housing communicates a seal airflow through the seal air core.

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