Patents by Inventor Jacques René Bart
Jacques René Bart has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10385872Abstract: A variable pitch rectifier for a compressor includes a plurality of radial vanes having respectively, at outer and inner ends of same, outer and inner pivots, the inner pivots being received between two upstream and downstream inner rings, which are assembled by a link device. The link device includes only a set of angular sectors of elastically deformable stirrups, arranged to grip together the inner peripheral edges of the upstream and downstream rings by clamping one against the other.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINESInventors: Nadege Hugon, Jacques Rene Bart
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Patent number: 10036277Abstract: A gas turbine engine for propulsion of an aircraft, the engine extending axially from upstream to downstream and including a composite part, a metal part, and a device for flexible fixing of the parts, the fixing device including: a flexible connecting element including a first fixing portion connected to the metal part by an axial connection and a second fixing portion connected to the composite part by an axial connection, the connecting element including an axially extending free end; and a rigid locking element including a fixing portion connected to the metal part by an axial connection and an axially extending free end, the free end of the locking element being aligned radially with the free end of the connecting element to limit deformation of the connecting element while the engine is in operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Antoine Jean-Philippe Beaujard, Jacques Rene Bart
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Patent number: 9897004Abstract: A device for discharging oil from an oil chamber located in a downstream part of a gas turbine engine, the device including: a mechanism discharging at least part of the oil contained in the chamber to exterior of the engine; and a drive mechanism for driving the oil, which allows passage of an air flow that assists in driving the discharge of the oil to the exterior of the engine. The drive mechanism includes: a ventilation port in the downstream part of the engine, such that the oil passes through the ventilation port; and a guide element arranged such that, after the oil has passed through the ventilation port, the oil is directed towards a downstream bleed area of the low-pressure turbine. A turbomachine can include such an oil discharge device.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Amandine Roche, Jacques Rene Bart, Gerard Philippe Gauthier
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Patent number: 9759088Abstract: A turbomachine separator including a device for de-icing the turbomachine separator, and a distribution element, wherein the separator is formed by an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule, wherein the inner ferrule is fitted with a first mounting flange and a second mounting flange, the de-icing device including an internal air supply duct, able to inject air into the separator, wherein the internal supply duct is connected to an air inlet, wherein the air inlet forms a projection external to the de-icing device, allowing a flexible connection with a tube of the distribution element for conveying hot air, a first fastener constructed and arranged to be attached to the first mounting flange; and a second fastener constructed and arranged to be attached to the second mounting flange.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Olivier Belmonte, Jacques René Bart
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Patent number: 9429030Abstract: A device for locking a root of a rotor blade in a groove in a rotor disk of a turbomachine including: a circular ring sector configured to be mounted, transversely to the axis of the turbomachine, in a groove in the rotor disk; at least one locking wedge, which is rigidly secured and perpendicular to the ring sector, and extends parallel to the axis of the ring sector so as to hold the root of the blade radially in the groove; and at least one locking tooth extending from the ring sector radially with respect to the axis of the ring sector, so as to prevent the root of the blade from moving axially in the groove.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Antoine Jean-Philippe Beaujard
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Patent number: 9366183Abstract: A rotor of a turbomachine including a spinner which is attached removably to the upstream end of the rotor by an attachment system is provided. The attachment includes a dog clutch and a rotation-proofing system preventing the spinner from rotating with respect to the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Emmanuel Patsouris, Jacques Rene Bart
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Publication number: 20150167491Abstract: A gas turbine engine for propulsion of an aircraft, the engine extending axially from upstream to downstream and including a composite part, a metal part, and a device for flexible fixing of the parts, the fixing device including: a flexible connecting element including a first fixing portion connected to the metal part by an axial connection and a second fixing portion connected to the composite part by an axial connection, the connecting element including an axially extending free end; and a rigid locking element including a fixing portion connected to the metal part by an axial connection and an axially extending free end, the free end of the locking element being aligned radially with the free end of the connecting element to limit deformation of the connecting element while the engine is in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Antoine Jean-Philippe Beaujard, Jacques Rene Bart
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Publication number: 20150071768Abstract: A variable pitch rectifier for a compressor includes a plurality of radial vanes having respectively, at outer and inner ends of same, outer and inner pivots, the inner pivots being received between two upstream and downstream inner rings, which are assembled by a link device. The link device includes only a set of angular sectors of elastically deformable stirrups, arranged to grip together the inner peripheral edges of the upstream and downstream rings by clamping one against the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Nadege Hugon, Jacques Rene Bart
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Patent number: 8919133Abstract: A double-body gas turbine engine, including a low-pressure body LP and a high-pressure body HP, rotatably mounted about a single shaft in a stationary casing, the low-pressure body LP including a compressor and a turbine connected by a low-pressure shaft LP. The low-pressure shaft LP is supported by an upstream LP bearing, a first downstream LP bearing, and an additional downstream LP bearing by the stationary casing, the high-pressure body being supported by an upstream HP bearing and a downstream HP bearing which is an inter-shaft bearing including an inner track rigidly connected to the HP turbine rotor and an outer track rigidly connected to the LP shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: SnecmaInventors: Jacques René Bart, Didler René André Escure, Ornella Gastineau
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Patent number: 8794922Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly between a compressor shaft trunnion and a bevel gear for driving an accessory gearbox of a turbomachine. The assembly comprises a bevel gear, a compressor shaft trunnion arranged coaxially inside the bevel gear, torque transmission means between the compressor shaft trunnion and the bevel gear, a lock nut for preventing the bevel gear from moving axially on the compressor shaft trunnion, the lock nut being suitable for being screwed onto the bevel gear and including a shoulder projecting radially outwards and suitable for coming into axial abutment firstly upstream against a stop nut screwed onto an upstream end of the compressor shaft trunnion, and secondly downstream against a bearing surface of the compressor shaft trunnion, and an anti-rotation pin for preventing the lock nut from rotating.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques René Bart, Didier Escure
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Publication number: 20140072405Abstract: A turbomachine separator including a device for de-icing the turbomachine separator, and a distribution element, wherein the separator is formed by an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule, wherein the inner ferrule is fitted with a first mounting flange and a second mounting flange, the de-icing device including an internal air supply duct, able to inject air into the separator, wherein the internal supply duct is connected to an air inlet, wherein the air inlet forms a projection external to the de-icing device, allowing a flexible connection with a tube of the distribution element for conveying hot air, a first fastener constructed and arranged to be attached to the first mounting flange; and a second fastener constructed and arranged to be attached to the second mounting flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Olivier Belmonte, Jacques René Bart
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Publication number: 20130247538Abstract: A device for discharging oil from an oil chamber located in a downstream part of a gas turbine engine, the device including: a mechanism discharging at least part of the oil contained in the chamber to exterior of the engine; and a drive mechanism for driving the oil, which allows passage of an air flow that assists in driving the discharge of the oil to the exterior of the engine. The drive mechanism includes: a ventilation port in the downstream part of the engine, such that the oil passes through the ventilation port; and a guide element arranged such that, after the oil has passed through the ventilation port, the oil is directed towards a downstream bleed area of the low-pressure turbine. A turbomachine can include such an oil discharge device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Amandine Roche, Jacques Rene Bart, Gerard Philippe Gauthier
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Publication number: 20130136605Abstract: A device for locking a root of a rotor blade in a groove in a rotor disk of a turbomachine including: a circular ring sector configured to be mounted, transversely to the axis of the turbomachine, in a groove in the rotor disk; at least one locking wedge, which is rigidly secured and perpendicular to the ring sector, and extends parallel to the axis of the ring sector so as to hold the root of the blade radially in the groove; and at least one locking tooth extending from the ring sector radially with respect to the axis of the ring sector, so as to prevent the root of the blade from moving axially in the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Antoine Jean-Philippe Beaujard
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Patent number: 8312702Abstract: An oil recovery device is disclosed. The oil recovery device includes two bearing supports mounted on an inter-turbine casing, a first bearing and a second bearing mounted on the bearing supports, a low-pressure turbine journal mounted rotating with respect to the inter-turbine casing, a fixed ferrule, and an oil passage provided in the low-pressure turbine journal making it possible to discharge the oil inside the fixed ferrule. The ferrule is preferentially widened from the end at which the oil is discharged.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques René Bart, Serge René Morreale, Jean-Luc Soupizon
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Patent number: 8182202Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a turbine upstream guide vane which is coupled to a supporting part which itself attached to a stabilizing part is disclosed. The coupling device includes a interlocking device for interlocking a supporting end of the supporting part with a stabilizing end of the stabilizing part, and a retaining part to keep the supporting end and the stabilizing end interlocked. The coupling device may be used to couple an upstream guide vane of a turbojet turbine.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Didier Rene Andre Escure, Stephane Rousselin
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Patent number: 8172509Abstract: A device for detecting breakage of a turbomachine shaft is disclosed. The device includes a shaft having an upstream end and a downstream end; a rod having an upstream end and a downstream end, and placed coaxially inside the shaft, the downstream end of the rod being securely fastened to the downstream end of the shaft and the upstream end of the rod being free to rotate relative to the upstream and of the shaft; and a sensor suitable for detecting a difference in speed of rotation between the upstream end of the rod and the upstream end of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Didier Rene Andre Escure, Cedric Magret, Stephane Rousselin
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Patent number: 8161727Abstract: A device for, in a gas turbine engine, braking a turbine including a rotor driving a shaft capable of rotating with respect to a stator in the event of said shaft breaking is disclosed. The device includes a first braking member provided with at least one abrasive element and a second braking member including a ring-shaped element (120A) made of a material capable of being eroded by the abrasive element. One of the two braking members being secured to the rotor and the other of the two braking members being secured to the stator. The braking members come into contact with one another through axial displacement of the rotor once the shaft has broken. The abrasive element of the first braking member eroding the ring-shaped element of the second braking member.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Didier Rene Andre Escure, Claude Marcel Mons, Stephane Rousselin
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Patent number: 8157506Abstract: A device for supplying ventilation air to a turbine rotor of a gas turbine engine including a first turbine disk, a second turbine disk, and a downstream shell ring together forming a one-piece drum is disclosed. The second turbine disk includes cavities machined in the rim to house the turbine blades, where the blades are axially retained by axial retaining segments. The downstream shell ring has at least one aperture drilled therethrough, downstream of the rim, which places an internal volume of the drum in fluid communication with at least one of the cavities via a passage formed in the segments.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Didier Rene Andre Escure, Stephane Rousselin
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Patent number: 8127525Abstract: A device for, in a gas turbine engine, braking a turbine including a rotor, having at least one disk with a rim driving a shaft and capable of rotating with respect to a stator, is disclosed. The device is for the event of the shaft breaking and includes a first braking member, secured to the rim and provided with at least one cutting element, and a second braking member secured to the stator downstream of the rim and including a ring-shaped element made of a material that can be cut by the cutting element. The two braking members coming into contact with one another through axial displacement of the rotor once the shaft has broken. The cutting element of the first braking member cuts the ring-shaped element of the second braking member.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Didier Rene Andre Escure, Claude Marcel Mons, Stephane Rousselin
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Publication number: 20120017603Abstract: A double-body gas turbine engine, including a low-pressure body LP and a high-pressure body HP, rotatably mounted about a single shaft in a stationary casing, the low-pressure body LP including a compressor and a turbine connected by a low-pressure shaft LP. The low-pressure shaft LP is supported by an upstream LP bearing, a first downstream LP bearing, and an additional downstream LP bearing by the stationary casing, the high-pressure body being supported by an upstream HP bearing and a downstream HP bearing which is an inter-shaft bearing including an inner track rigidly connected to the HP turbine rotor and an outer track rigidly connected to the LP shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Jacques Rene Bart, Didier Rene, Andre Escure, Ornella Gastineau