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公开(公告)号:US10309307B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-04
申请号:US15185377
申请日:2016-06-17
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: William G. Sheridan , Paul H. Dolman
Abstract: A method of supplying a bearing compartment with fluid includes the steps of pumping a fluid from a main reservoir to a bearing compartment through a main supply passage which includes one or more passage segments. During a positive gravity condition, the pumping step is performed using a main pump arranged in the main supply passage. The main reservoir includes upper and lower portions. The main supply passage is in fluid communication with the lower portion. Fluid is provided from the main reservoir to the bearing compartment through a secondary supply passage that is fluidly connected to at least one segment of the main supply passage in response to a negative gravity condition. The secondary supply passage is in fluid communication with the upper portion.
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公开(公告)号:US10107197B2
公开(公告)日:2018-10-23
申请号:US13690767
申请日:2012-11-30
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Francis Parnin , Paul H. Dolman , David M. Daley , Denman H. James , Richard W. Clark
Abstract: A lubrication system is provided. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.
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公开(公告)号:US20160208651A1
公开(公告)日:2016-07-21
申请号:US15022688
申请日:2014-09-19
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Paul H. Dolman , Michael E. McCune
CPC classification number: F01D25/20 , F01M11/067 , F01M2001/123 , F01M2001/126 , F02C7/36 , F05D2220/32 , F05D2260/98 , F16H57/04 , F16H57/0475 , F16N7/40
Abstract: A disclosed lubrication system for a turbofan engine includes a pump for driving lubricant through a lubrication circuit, at least one sensor generating a signal indicative of an engine operating condition and at least one valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit. A controller controls operation of the valve to vary the flow of lubricant based on the engine operating condition to maintain lubricant flow within predefined operating limits.
Abstract translation: 所公开的用于涡轮风扇发动机的润滑系统包括用于通过润滑回路驱动润滑剂的泵,至少一个产生指示发动机运行状态的信号的传感器和用于控制通过润滑回路的润滑剂流动的至少一个阀。 控制器控制阀的操作,以根据发动机操作条件改变润滑剂的流动,以将润滑剂流动保持在预定的操作限度内。
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公开(公告)号:US09695714B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-04
申请号:US14785103
申请日:2014-04-21
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: David R. Olsen , Frederic G. Miner , Paul H. Dolman
CPC classification number: F01D25/32 , F01D5/02 , F01D5/12 , F01D25/16 , F01D25/162 , F01D25/18 , F01D25/183 , F02C7/06 , F05D2220/30 , F05D2240/54 , F05D2240/60 , F05D2260/602 , F05D2260/98 , F16C33/6637 , F16C33/6659 , F16C33/6685 , F16C2360/23
Abstract: A turbine module comprises a turbine shaft, a rotor assembly secured to the shaft, a bearing assembly rotatably supporting the turbine shaft, and a bearing housing containing the bearing assembly. The bearing housing includes a gutter at least partially circumscribing the bearing assembly, and a drain disposed proximate a base of the gutter. The gutter includes a first sloped floor portion circumferentially adjacent to the drain.
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公开(公告)号:US20170002687A1
公开(公告)日:2017-01-05
申请号:US14790896
申请日:2015-07-02
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Paul H. Dolman
IPC: F01D25/20 , F04D29/056 , F01D15/08 , F04D29/32 , F01D15/12 , F04D25/16 , F04D29/063
CPC classification number: F01D25/20 , F01D15/08 , F01D15/12 , F01M2001/123 , F01M2001/126 , F02C7/36 , F04D25/166 , F04D29/056 , F04D29/063 , F04D29/321 , F04D29/325 , F05D2220/36 , F05D2240/24 , F05D2260/40311 , F05D2260/602 , F16N7/40 , Y02T50/671
Abstract: A lubrication circulation system may comprise a first oil pump configured to retrieve oil from a bearing compartment, and a second oil pump located separately from the first oil pump and configured to retrieve the oil from a fan-drive gear system compartment. The first oil pump may be configured to provide the oil to the bearing compartment and the fan-drive gear system compartment.
Abstract translation: 润滑循环系统可以包括构造成从轴承隔间取回油的第一油泵和与第一油泵分开设置并被配置为从风扇驱动齿轮系隔室取回油的第二油泵。 第一油泵可以被配置成将油提供给轴承室和风扇驱动齿轮系室。
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公开(公告)号:US20160290229A1
公开(公告)日:2016-10-06
申请号:US15185377
申请日:2016-06-17
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: William G. Sheridan , Paul H. Dolman
CPC classification number: F02C7/06 , F01D25/20 , F01M11/067 , F05D2220/323 , F05D2260/98 , F16K15/04
Abstract: A method of supplying a bearing compartment with fluid includes the steps of pumping a fluid from a main reservoir to a bearing compartment through a main supply passage which includes one or more passage segments. During a positive gravity condition, the pumping step is performed using a main pump arranged in the main supply passage. The main reservoir includes upper and lower portions. The main supply passage is in fluid communication with the lower portion. Fluid is provided from the main reservoir to the bearing compartment through a secondary supply passage that is fluidly connected to at least one segment of the main supply passage in response to a negative gravity condition. The secondary supply passage is in fluid communication with the upper portion.
Abstract translation: 向轴承室供应流体的方法包括以下步骤:通过包括一个或多个通道段的主供应通道将流体从主容器泵送到轴承室。 在正重力条件下,泵送步骤使用布置在主供应通道中的主泵进行。 主水箱包括上部和下部。 主供应通道与下部流体连通。 流体通过二次供应通道从主储存器提供到轴承隔室,该二次供应通道响应于负重条件而流体地连接到主供应通道的至少一个段。 二次供给通道与上部流体连通。
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公开(公告)号:US11280221B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-22
申请号:US16590666
申请日:2019-10-02
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Paul H. Dolman , Michael E. McCune
Abstract: A disclosed lubrication system for a turbofan engine includes a pump for driving lubricant through a lubrication circuit, at least one sensor generating a signal indicative of an engine operating condition and at least one valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit. A controller controls operation of the valve to vary the flow of lubricant based on the engine operating condition to maintain lubricant flow within predefined operating limits.
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公开(公告)号:US20190055886A1
公开(公告)日:2019-02-21
申请号:US16167048
申请日:2018-10-22
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Francis Parnin , Paul H. Dolman , David M. Daley , Denman H. James , Richard W. Clark
Abstract: A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.
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公开(公告)号:US20140150439A1
公开(公告)日:2014-06-05
申请号:US13690767
申请日:2012-11-30
Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor: Francis Parnin , Paul H. Dolman , David M. Daley , Denman H. James , Richard W. Clark
IPC: F02C7/06
CPC classification number: F02C7/06 , F01D25/20 , F05D2270/301 , F05D2270/304 , F05D2270/331 , F05D2270/332 , F05D2270/335 , Y02T50/671
Abstract: A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.
Abstract translation: 公开了润滑系统。 润滑系统可以与用于产生动力或升力的燃气涡轮发动机结合使用。 润滑系统使用流量调节阀,其基于发动机负载减少至少一个部件的润滑剂流量。 润滑系统还可以包括可以由发动机转速调节的主泵。 因此,可以基于发动机的负载和速度向发动机部件提供润滑剂的润滑系统。 该系统可以通过减少先前由至少一个发动机部件搅拌多余的润滑剂而减少先前消耗的功率并且降低润滑剂冷却器在冷却多余润滑剂时使用的能量来提高发动机的效率。 润滑剂冷却器尺寸也可以最小化,以减少润滑剂流动导致的重量和空气阻力。
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公开(公告)号:US11193422B2
公开(公告)日:2021-12-07
申请号:US16167048
申请日:2018-10-22
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Francis Parnin , Paul H. Dolman , David M. Daley , Denman H. James , Richard W. Clark
Abstract: A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.
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