公开(公告)号：US09472872B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US13659324

申请日：2012-10-24

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton ,  Jonathan Wilson

IPC: H01R12/61 ,  H01R12/58 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R13/52 ,  F02C7/32 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H01R12/616 ,  F02C7/32 ,  H01R12/585 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R12/7064 ,  H01R13/5213 ,  H05K3/365 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: An electrical harness is formed from a flexible printed circuit board which provides a plurality of conductive tracks. The harness has one or more harness connectors at respective terminating regions of the flexible printed circuit board for joining the harness to complementary connectors. The or each harness connector includes a back-shell and one or more elongate terminals which are supported at a position within the back-shell such that, in use, when the harness connector joins with a complementary connector, the elongate terminals are presented for electrical connect at first ends thereof with mating terminals of the complementary connector. The or each terminating region of the harness has one or more receiving holes extending to respective conductive tracks of the harness.

Abstract translation: 电气线束由提供多个导电轨道的柔性印刷电路板形成。 线束在柔性印刷电路板的相应端接区域具有一个或多个线束连接器，用于将线束连接到互补连接器。 该线束连接器或每个线束连接器包括后壳和一个或多个细长端子，其被支撑在后壳内的位置处，使得在使用中，当线束插接器与互补连接器连接时，细长端子被呈现用于电气 在其第一端连接互补连接器的配合端子。 线束的每个终止区域具有延伸到线束的相应导电轨道的一个或多个接收孔。

公开(公告)号：US09456472B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US13716244

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Justin Dalton ,  Paul Broughton ,  Richard Peace ,  Gary Alan Skinner ,  Robin Charles Kennea

IPC: B23P6/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F24H1/10 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H02G1/02 ,  H05B3/28 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B60R16/08 ,  F02C7/141 ,  F02C7/16 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: H05B3/28 ,  B23P6/005 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R16/0215 ,  B60R16/08 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/141 ,  F02C7/16 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2300/603 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24H1/105 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/515 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H02G3/0487 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H05B1/0236 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H05K2201/029 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49234 ,  Y10T29/49236 ,  Y10T29/49238 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: The present invention provides a rigid raft formed of rigid composite material. The raft has an electrical system and/or a fluid system embedded therein. The raft further has a tank for containing liquid integrally formed therewith. The tank can be formed of the rigid composite material. The tank can be for a gas turbine engine.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供由刚性复合材料形成的刚性筏。 筏具有嵌入其中的电气系统和/或流体系统。 筏还具有用于容纳与其一体形成的液体的罐。 罐可以由刚性复合材料形成。 该罐可用于燃气涡轮发动机。

公开(公告)号：US09713202B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US13716503

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton ,  Richard Peace ,  Gary Alan Skinner ,  Robin Charles Kennea

IPC: F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/20 ,  H05B3/28 ,  B23P6/00 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H02G3/32 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B64C3/34 ,  F02C7/141 ,  B60R16/08 ,  F02C7/16 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G3/00 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/32 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F24H1/10 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05B3/28 ,  B23P6/005 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R16/0215 ,  B60R16/08 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/141 ,  F02C7/16 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2300/603 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24H1/105 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/515 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H02G3/0487 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H05B1/0236 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H05K2201/029 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49234 ,  Y10T29/49236 ,  Y10T29/49238 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas turbine engine part which has a primary purpose in the engine which is structural and/or aerodynamic. The part is formed of rigid composite material, and has an electrical system comprising electrical conductors permanently embedded in the composite material. This provides advantages in terms of weight, complexity, and build time.

公开(公告)号：US08932066B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13659336

申请日：2012-10-24

Applicant: Rolls-Royce PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton

IPC: H01R12/00 ,  H01R12/78 ,  H01R12/61

CPC classification number: B60R16/0215 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  H01R12/585 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R12/78 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: A connector is provided for joining two electrical harnesses. Each harness is formed from a flexible printed circuit board which provides a plurality of conductive tracks, and each harness has a substantially planar terminating region at which the conductive tracks of the harness fan out. One or more receiving holes are formed in each terminating region to extend to respective conductive tracks. Each receiving hole extends in a direction substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the respective terminating region. When in use, the connector includes a connection formation between respective terminating regions of the two electrical harnesses. The connector further includes a housing configured to hold the respective terminating regions of the two electrical harnesses in face-to-face relationship with the connection formation. The housing has one or more apertures through which the harnesses can exit the housing as they extend away from their terminating regions.

Abstract translation: 提供连接器用于连接两个电气线束。 每个线束由柔性印刷电路板形成，其提供多个导电轨道，并且每个线束具有基本平坦的终止区域，线束的导电轨道在该基本上平坦的终止区域扇出。 在每个终止区域中形成一个或多个接收孔以延伸到相应的导电轨道。 每个接收孔在基本上垂直于相应终止区的平面的方向上延伸。 当使用时，连接器包括在两个电气线束的相应端接区域之间的连接形成。 连接器还包括壳体，其构造成以与连接结构面对面的关系来保持两个电气线束的相应端接区域。 壳体具有一个或多个孔，当线束从它们的终止区延伸时，线束可以穿过该孔。

公开(公告)号：US10264688B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US14825774

申请日：2015-08-13

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： John Philip Richardson ,  Paul Broughton

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H05K1/02 ,  G01R29/08 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H05K1/18

Abstract: A rigid electrical panel has both a flexible printed circuit and an electromagnetic protection layer embedded therein. The flexible printed circuit has an integral electromagnetic shield. The integral electromagnetic shield and the electromagnetic protection layer are electrically isolated, so as to provide independent grounding paths. The independent grounding paths are individually tested for safe operation.

公开(公告)号：US09934885B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US13716497

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton ,  Robin Charles Kennea

IPC: H01B7/00 ,  H01B7/17 ,  H01B7/282 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K1/18 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F02C7/00 ,  H01R12/78 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H05K1/14

CPC classification number: H01B7/0045 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/32 ,  H01B7/17 ,  H01B7/282 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R12/78 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K2201/058 ,  H05K2201/10295 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 is provided with electrical harness rafts 200 comprising electrical conductors embedded in a rigid composite material. The rafts 200 are used to transport electrical signals (which may be, for example power and/or control signals) around a gas turbine engine. Rafts 200 may be connected together and to other components using flexible cables, that may help to accommodate relative movement of the rafts 200, for example through vibration. The rafts 200 are lighter, more compact, and more convenient to handle than conventional electrical harnesses. The rafts 200 may provide a convenient and secure mounting surface for other components/systems of a gas turbine engine, such as EECs and/or fluid pipes.

公开(公告)号：US09814101B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14100745

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton ,  Michael Christopher Willmot ,  Justin Sean Dalton

IPC: F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/32 ,  H05B3/28 ,  B23P6/00 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H02G3/32 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B64C3/34 ,  F02C7/141 ,  B60R16/08 ,  F02C7/16 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G3/00 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F24H1/10 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05B3/28 ,  B23P6/005 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R16/0215 ,  B60R16/08 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/141 ,  F02C7/16 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2300/603 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24H1/105 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/515 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H02G3/0487 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H05B1/0236 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H05K2201/029 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49234 ,  Y10T29/49236 ,  Y10T29/49238 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A rigid electrical raft has electrical conductors embedded in a rigid material. The electrical conductors transmit electrical signals through the rigid electrical raft, which may form part of an electrical system of a gas turbine engine. The rigid electrical raft also has electrical heating elements embedded therein. The electrical heating elements provide heat which may be used, for example, to prevent condensation and/or ice build-up and/or to raise the temperature of electrical components to be within a desired range.

公开(公告)号：US09730275B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US13716587

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton ,  Richard Peace ,  Gary Alan Skinner ,  Robin Charles Kennea

IPC: F02C7/12 ,  H05B3/28 ,  F02C7/20 ,  B23P6/00 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H02G3/32 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B64C3/34 ,  F02C7/141 ,  B60R16/08 ,  F02C7/16 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G3/00 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/32 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F24H1/10 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05B3/28 ,  B23P6/005 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R16/0215 ,  B60R16/08 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/141 ,  F02C7/16 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2300/603 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24H1/105 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/515 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H02G3/0487 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H05B1/0236 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H05K2201/029 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49234 ,  Y10T29/49236 ,  Y10T29/49238 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 comprises at least one rigid raft assembly that has a fluid passageway 210 at least partially embedded therein. The fluid passageway 210 is at least a part of a fluid system. In addition to the fluid passageway 210, the rigid raft assembly 200 also has at least a part of another system. For example, the rigid raft assembly may also include electrical conductors 252, which are part of an electrical system. The rigid raft assembly 200 may be lighter, easier to assemble, more robust and more compact than conventional solutions for providing systems to gas turbine engines.

公开(公告)号：US09818503B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14260610

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton

IPC: H05K3/36 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01B7/00 ,  H01R12/61 ,  F02C7/32

CPC classification number: H01B7/0045 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2220/76 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/613 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K3/361 ,  H05K3/363 ,  H05K2201/058 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: An electrical connection between two electrical harnesses is provided. The electrical harnesses include flexible printed circuits with embedded conductive tracks, each of which terminates in a receiving hole in a respective terminating region The terminating regions are connected together using conductive pins. The connection formation is then encapsulated by an encapsulating body formed of an insulating. The encapsulating body seals and protects the electrical connection, which is thus reliable and robust.

公开(公告)号：US09699833B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US13716439

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： Paul Broughton ,  Richard Peace ,  Gary Alan Skinner ,  Robin Charles Kennea

IPC: F02C7/32 ,  H05B3/28 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/20 ,  B23P6/00 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H02G3/32 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B64C3/34 ,  F02C7/141 ,  B60R16/08 ,  F02C7/16 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G3/00 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F24H1/10 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05B3/28 ,  B23P6/005 ,  B60R16/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R16/0215 ,  B60R16/08 ,  B64C3/34 ,  B64D29/08 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C7/047 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/141 ,  F02C7/16 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2300/603 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24H1/105 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H01R12/51 ,  H01R12/515 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H02G3/04 ,  H02G3/0487 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H05B1/0236 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H05K2201/029 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49234 ,  Y10T29/49236 ,  Y10T29/49238 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: An electrical assembly 600 comprising an electrical raft 200 and an electronic unit 300 is provided to a gas turbine engine 10. The electrical raft 200 has electrical conductors 252 embedded in a rigid material 220, which may be a rigid composite material. The electrical conductors 252 are in electrical contact with the electronic unit 300. When the electronic unit 300 is installed, at least a part 310 of it forms a part of a gas-washed surface of the engine 10. The electronic unit 300 is then easily accessible from the engine 10, and potentially complex and/or heavy access doors/panels may not be required.