Air turbine starter with angular contact thrust bearing

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2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Lopez, F. Daniel (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Bearing, seal, or liner between shaft or shaft sleeve and...

C384S515000, C384S523000, C384S528000

Reexamination Certificate

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06969235

ABSTRACT:
An air turbine starter for use in aircraft or other gas turbine engine applications. In a particular embodiment, the air turbine starter has a thrust bearing having an outer ring, an inner ring, a cage and balls. The outer ring has a first shoulder, a second shoulder and a race surface therebetween to receive the balls. The second shoulder is smaller than the first shoulder. The orientation of the cage is such that the pilot of the cage is aligned to the first shoulder of the outer ring. The raceway curvature of the inner ring, the internal clearance, and clearance between the pilot and outer ring are all increased. An improved thrust bearing is also provided.

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PCT Written Opinion of the ISR Nov. 30, 2004.

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