18310679. PROPULSOR BRAKE LOCK simplified abstract (HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.)

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PROPULSOR BRAKE LOCK

Organization Name

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor(s)

Ronald Vaughan of Tempe AZ (US)

James N. Quitmeyer of Tempe AZ (US)

Everett Canepa of Phoenix AZ (US)

PROPULSOR BRAKE LOCK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18310679 titled 'PROPULSOR BRAKE LOCK

The patent application describes a propulsor brake lock system for aircraft, which includes a propulsor, a reduction gear assembly, a brake shaft, and a brake assembly.

  • The aircraft propulsor consists of a propeller with a propeller input shaft.
  • The reduction gear assembly includes an input gear and an output gear that rotate with the propeller input shaft.
  • The brake shaft is connected to the output gear and rotates with it.
  • The brake assembly can move between a disengaged position, allowing the output gear to rotate, and an engaged position, preventing rotation of the output gear, input gear, and propeller input shaft.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Integration of a brake system within the propulsor assembly to control rotation.
  • Ability to disengage the brake for normal operation and engage it to lock the propulsor in place.
  • Enhances safety and control during maintenance or emergency situations.

Potential Applications:

  • Aircraft propulsion systems.
  • Aerospace industry for improved propulsor control.
  • Military aircraft for enhanced safety measures.

Problems Solved:

  • Prevents unintended rotation of the propulsor during maintenance.
  • Increases safety by allowing for controlled locking of the propulsor.
  • Enhances overall operational efficiency of aircraft systems.

Benefits:

  • Improved safety during maintenance procedures.
  • Enhanced control over propulsor operation.
  • Increased reliability of aircraft propulsion systems.

Commercial Applications:

  • Aircraft manufacturing companies.
  • Aerospace maintenance and repair facilities.
  • Military aviation for defense applications.

Questions about the Propulsor Brake Lock System: 1. How does the brake assembly engage and disengage to control propulsor rotation? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for aircraft safety and maintenance procedures?

Frequently Updated Research:

  • Stay updated on advancements in aircraft propulsor technology.
  • Monitor developments in aerospace safety systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

A propulsor brake lock system includes an aircraft propulsor, a reduction gear assembly, a brake shaft, and a brake assembly. The aircraft propulsor includes a propeller having a propeller input shaft coupled thereto. The reduction gear assembly includes at least an input gear and an output gear. The input gear and output gear are both rotatable with the propeller input shaft. The brake shaft is coupled to, and is rotatable with, the output gear. The brake assembly is coupled to the brake shaft and is moveable between a disengaged position, in which the brake shaft may rotate whenever the output gear rotates, and an engaged position, in which the brake shaft is prevented from rotating, thereby preventing rotation of the output gear, the input gear, and the propeller input shaft.

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