Patents by Inventor Pietro Molesini

Pietro Molesini 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).

  • Patent number: 11920491
    Abstract: A gear assembly for use with a turbomachine comprises a sun gear, a plurality of planet gear layshafts that each support a first stage planet gear and a second stage planet gear, and a ring gear. The sun gear is configured to rotate about a longitudinal centerline of the gear assembly, and the plurality of planet gear layshafts comprise an interior passage that receives one or more lubrication supply lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Fabio De Bellis, Andrea Piazza
  • Publication number: 20240044292
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, and a gearbox. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed. A gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-11.0, and a gearbox oil flow rate at an inlet of the gearbox within a range of 5-25 gallons per minute at a max takeoff condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Patent number: 11802516
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Publication number: 20230313707
    Abstract: A lubricant system for supplying lubrication to a component in a turbine engine includes a lubricant reservoir, a supply line fluidly coupling the lubricant reservoir to the component in the turbine engine, a scavenge line fluidly coupling the component to the lubricant reservoir, and a bypass line fluidly coupling the supply line to the scavenge line and bypassing the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Alberto Frezet, Saypen Baraggia Au Yeung
  • Patent number: 11708794
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a pitch change mechanism, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The pitch change mechanism can be coupled to the fan assembly. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: GE Avio S.R.L.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Publication number: 20230203993
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Patent number: 11686219
    Abstract: A lubricant system for supplying lubrication to a component in a turbine engine includes a lubricant reservoir, a supply line fluidly coupling the lubricant reservoir to the component in the turbine engine, a scavenge line fluidly coupling the component to the lubricant reservoir, and a bypass line fluidly coupling the supply line to the scavenge line and bypassing the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: GE AVIO S.R.L
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Alberto Frezet, Saypen Baraggia Au Yeung
  • Publication number: 20230073996
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a pitch change mechanism, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The pitch change mechanism can be coupled to the fan assembly. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Patent number: 11578666
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Publication number: 20220397040
    Abstract: A gear assembly for use with a turbomachine comprises a sun gear, a plurality of planet gear layshafts that each support a first stage planet gear and a second stage planet gear, and a ring gear. The sun gear is configured to rotate about a longitudinal centerline of the gear assembly, and the plurality of planet gear layshafts comprise an interior passage that receives one or more lubrication supply lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Fabio De Bellis, Andrea Piazza
  • Patent number: 11486312
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include an unducted fan assembly, an unducted vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The unducted fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The unducted vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the unducted fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Patent number: 11473507
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a pitch change mechanism, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The pitch change mechanism can be coupled to the fan assembly. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Publication number: 20220316404
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Patent number: 11401829
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Patent number: 11391364
    Abstract: A gear assembly for an aeronautical engine that includes a first gear disposed at a centerline axis of the gear assembly; a second gear coupled to the first gear in adjacent radial arrangement to form a first mesh between the first gear and the second gear; a third gear coupled to the second gear in adjacent radial arrangement to form a second mesh between the second gear and the third gear; a collector rotatably coupled with the third gear; and a lubricant input portion disposed between a portion of the first gear and the second gear such that a first supply opening of the lubricant input portion is directed at the first mesh between the first gear and the second gear. The first supply opening provides a flow of lubricant to the first mesh with a portion of the flow of lubricant is collected by the collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: GE AVIO S.R.L.
    Inventors: Saypen Baraggia Au Yeung, Pietro Molesini, Fabio De Bellis
  • Patent number: 11365688
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Publication number: 20220184641
    Abstract: An air/oil separator is provided. The air/oil separator includes an oil manifold having a first air/oil inlet and a second air/oil inlet; a first separation chamber in communication with the first air/oil inlet; and a second separation chamber separate from the first separation chamber, the second separation chamber in communication with the second air/oil inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Saypen Baraggia Au Yeung, Pietro Molesini, Miriam Manzoni, Fabio De Bellis
  • Publication number: 20220056811
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis
  • Publication number: 20220049765
    Abstract: A gear assembly for an aeronautical engine includes a first gear disposed at a centerline axis of the gear assembly, a second gear coupled to the first gear in adjacent radial arrangement to form a first mesh between the first gear and the second gear, a static portion coupled to the second gear in adjacent circumferential arrangement, the static portion defining a pocket, and a spraybar disposed within the static portion such that a supply opening of the spraybar is directed at the first mesh between the first gear and the second gear. The supply opening provides a flow of lubricant to the first mesh between the first gear and the second gear and at least a portion of the flow of lubricant is collected by the pocket. The flow of lubricant is continuously released from the pocket to the gear system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Saypen Baraggia Au Yeung, Miriam Manzoni
  • Publication number: 20220042464
    Abstract: A turbomachine engine can include a fan assembly, a vane assembly, a core engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox efficiency rating. The fan assembly can include a plurality of fan blades. The vane assembly can include a plurality of vanes, and the vanes can, in some instances, be disposed aft of the fan blades. The core engine can include one or more compressor sections and one or more turbine sections. The gearbox includes an input and an output. The input is coupled to the one or more turbine sections of the core engine and comprises a first rotational speed, the output is coupled to the fan assembly and has a second rotational speed, and a gear ratio of the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed is within a range of 4.1-14.0. The gearbox efficiency rating is 0.10-1.8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Molesini, Andrea Piazza, Fabio De Bellis