Abstract: A flow divider is described for distributing a fluid, such as fluid oil, in equal volumes from a source to each of a plurality of fuel nozzles of a gas turbine machine. The flow divider includes a plurality of intermeshing gear sets, two rotatable shafts for connecting the gear sets together for operating in unison, a plurality of particulars axially positioned between adjacent gear sets, first and second partition retainers for immmovably positioning the partitions in the axial direction on the rotatable shafts and a split housing for enclosing the gear sets and shafts. Each of the rotatable shafts is mounted on bearings at each end of the housing with one end of each shaft being fixed and the other end being permitted to slide axially.

Abstract: A flow divider is described for accurately dividing and metering the flow of a common fluid, such as fuel oil, to a plurality of fluid outlets. The flow divider includes a plurality of metering gear sets rigidly fixed on two parallel common continuous shafts, with each of the gear sets separated from adjacent gear sets by separater spacers also fixed on the shafts but free to move in a common radial cavity formed by a split housing enclosing the shafts and gears. The two parallel common continuous shafts are supported at each end by roller bearings which are separated from the gear sets by means of a seal and are lubricated by a separate source of lubricant. The roller bearings on one end of the parallel shafts are fixed in an axial location relative to the shafts and the roller bearings on the other end of the common shafts are free to move axially without experiencing binding or seizing of the shafts or roller bearings.