Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Gear casings
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Johnson, Vicky A (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Gear casings
Reexamination Certificate
active
07930953
ABSTRACT:
A gearbox for an auxiliary power unit (APU) includes a front side defining a generator interface configured to be coupled to a generator, the front side further defining an oil pump and fuel control component interface configured to be coupled to an oil pump and fuel control component, and a starter interface configured to be coupled to a starter. The gearbox further includes a back side on an opposite side to the front side and configured to house a gear train; a bottom side defining an oil tank interface configured to be coupled to an oil tank; and a debris conduit extending from the generator interface to the oil tank interface.
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Honeywell International , Inc.
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz P.C.
Johnson Vicky A
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