Integrated accessory gearbox and engine starter
US8876476B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/134
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air turbine starter and accessory gearbox assembly, the accessory gearbox includes a gear shaft and the air turbine starter includes an output shaft and a clutch assembly. The output shaft extends from the accessory gearbox and is coupled to and supported by the gear shaft. The accessory gearbox is adapted to receive the air turbine starter such that the clutch assembly and the output shaft are disposed within a casing of the accessory gearbox when the air turbine starter is mounted to the accessory gearbox.
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