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Turbomachine thermal management

US9115593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2012
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2033

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

Abstract

An example turbomachine assembly includes, among other things, a nose cone of a turbomachine, and a pump that is selectively driven by a motor or a shaft to communicate air to an interior of the nose cone. The pump shaft is driven by a dedicated geared architecture.

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