Patents by Inventor Sébastien Brotier

Sébastien Brotier 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: 10961867
    Abstract: A turboshaft engine for a helicopter, comprising a case inside which a gas generator and a turbine are accommodated, the turbine being mounted on a power shaft that extends along a longitudinal direction. The turboshaft engine further comprises means for removably mounting the power shaft into a reduction gearbox inside which at least one gear of a first reduction stage is accommodated. The means for removably mounting the power shaft include a pinion having a central bore, the shape of which is adapted to that of the power shaft in such a way that the pinion can slide over the power shaft; furthermore, the contour of the pinion is adapted to the shape of the gear of the first stage in such a way that the pinion can form a leading input pinion of the gearbox in said gear once the power shaft has been mounted in the reduction gearbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES
    Inventors: Olivier Lafargue, Sébastien Brotier, Alphonse Puerto
  • Patent number: 10458341
    Abstract: A turboshaft engine includes a casing in which is arranged a gas generator and a free turbine fitted to a power shaft. The power shaft is configured to be mechanically connected to/disconnected from a reduction gearbox. The turboshaft engine includes at least one centralizer movable between an active position, in which the centralizer forms a bearing for the power shaft and which corresponds to a mechanical disconnection between the power shaft and the reduction gearbox, and a passive position, in which the centralizer is distanced from the power shaft and which corresponds to a mechanical connection between the power shaft the reduction gearbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES
    Inventors: Olivier Lafargue, Sébastien Brotier
  • Publication number: 20180298827
    Abstract: A turboshaft engine includes a in which is arranged a gas generator and a free turbine fitted to a power shaft. The power shaft is configured to be mechanically connected to/disconnected from a reduction gearbox. The turboshaft engine includes at least one centraliser movable between an active position, in which the centraliser forms a bearing for the power shaft and which corresponds to a mechanical disconnection between the power shaft and the reduction gearbox, and a passive position, in which the centraliser is distanced from the power shaft and which corresponds to a mechanical connection between the power shaft the reduction gearbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES
    Inventors: Olivier Lafargue, Sébastien Brotier
  • Publication number: 20180119571
    Abstract: A turboshaft engine for a helicopter, comprising a case inside which a gas generator and a turbine are accommodated, the turbine being mounted on a power shaft that extends along a longitudinal direction. The turboshaft engine further comprises means for removably mounting the power shaft into a reduction gearbox inside which at least one gear of a first reduction stage is accommodated. The means for removably mounting the power shaft include a pinion having a central bore, the shape of which is adapted to that of the power shaft in such a way that the pinion can slide over the power shaft; furthermore, the contour of the pinion is adapted to the shape of the gear of the first stage in such a way that the pinion can form a leading input pinion of the gearbox in said gear once the power shaft has been mounted in the reduction gearbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES
    Inventors: Olivier Lafargue, Sébastien Brotier, Alphonse Puerto
  • Patent number: 9561949
    Abstract: A filler device for a fluid tank, including: a filler duct; a first stopper, for preventing overfilling of the tank, and a second stopper for preventing fluid from leaving the tank in unwanted manner; a first float mechanically connected to the first stopper such that, on being placed in a predetermined position, the first float closes the first stopper; and a holder system for holding the second stopper, which system, when fluid leaves the tank, closes the second stopper, and when fluid enters into the tank, opens the second stopper. In an operating position of the device, and under effect of a heavy element, the holder system acts continuously on the second stopper, tending to maintain the second stopper permanently in its closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: TURBOMECA
    Inventors: Yannick Cazaux, Sebastien Brotier, Armand Bueno, Lionel Renault
  • Publication number: 20150203343
    Abstract: A filler device for a fluid tank, including: a filler duct; a first stopper, for preventing overfilling of the tank, and a second stopper for preventing fluid from leaving the tank in unwanted manner; a first float mechanically connected to the first stopper such that, on being placed in a predetermined position, the first float closes the first stopper; and a holder system for holding the second stopper, which system, when fluid leaves the tank, closes the second stopper, and when fluid enters into the tank, opens the second stopper. In an operating position of the device, and under effect of a heavy element, the holder system acts continuously on the second stopper, tending to maintain the second stopper permanently in its closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: TURBOMECA
    Inventors: Yannick Cazaux, Sebastien Brotier, Armand Bueno, Lionel Renault