Jason E Peel

US Patent:

20130001009, Jan 3, 2013

Filed:

Jun 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/170600

Inventors:

Jay M. Francisco - Chula Vista CA, US
Anthony C. Jones - San Diego CA, US
Greg R. Giddings - San Marcos CA, US
Nagamany Thayalakhandan - San Diego CA, US
Jason Peel - Encinitas CA, US

Assignee:

HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION - Windsor Locks CT

International Classification:

F01N 13/08

US Classification:

181228

Abstract:

An exhaust silencer assembly for use with an auxiliary power unit includes an eductor and a discharge pipe. The eductor is disposed downstream of the auxiliary power unit and has an entrance opening at a forward axial end thereof. The entrance opening is configured to receive exhaust airflow from the auxiliary power unit. The discharge pipe extends from the auxiliary power unit and communicates with the exhaust silencer assembly downstream of the entrance opening of the eductor.

US Patent:

20130319003, Dec 5, 2013

Filed:

May 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/483466

Inventors:

Jason Peel - Encinitas CA, US
Jack V. Vitale - San Diego CA, US
Greg R. Giddings - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

B64D 41/00

US Classification:

60802

Abstract:

An auxiliary power unit has a gas turbine engine, a generator, and a gear box. A mount bracket is mechanically attached to the gear box. The bracket is for connecting to a plurality of struts. The struts are for connecting to an aircraft housing. A shield box is formed of a flame resistant rigid material. The shield box encloses the mount bracket to provide flame protection to the mechanical attachment.

US Patent:

20130320134, Dec 5, 2013

Filed:

May 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/484880

Inventors:

Melissa A. Bell - San Diego CA, US
Michael J. Rollins - Santee CA, US
Jason Peel - Encinitas CA, US
Greg R. Giddings - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

B64D 27/14

US Classification:

244 54

Abstract:

An auxiliary power unit is composed of a gas turbine engine, a gearbox, and a gearbox driven generator. A mount bracket is mechanically attached to the gearbox. The bracket is for connecting to an aircraft strut system. The aircraft strut system connects to the aircraft structure. The mount bracket has an upper mechanical attachment point and a lower mechanical attachment point to the gearbox. The gearbox includes an oil reservoir, and the lower attachment point is beneath the oil level within the oil reservoir such that said lower attachment point will be cooled by oil in the oil reservoir.