US3956889A
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Fuel control system for gas turbine engine
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1974-07-18
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1994-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel metering arrangement and a spill valve responsive to an increase in pressure drop across the metering arrangement to spill fuel from the upstream side thereof. During engine starting the spill valve may be urged shut to increase fuel flow through the metering arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Trevor Stanley Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:16
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/26; F02C9/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine, comprising a pump, a variable metering arrangement downstream of said pump, through which metering arrangement fuel flows, in use, to said engine, a spill valve operable to spill fuel from the upstream side of said metering arrangement, a selector device movable during engine starting to a position which corresponds to a requirement to increase fuel flow to the engine, and means operable by movement of said selector device to said position thereof to urge said spill valve shut, so as to increase fuel flow through said metering arrangement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine, comprising a pump, a variable metering arrangement downstream of said pump, through which metering arrangement fuel flows, in use, to said engine, a spill valve operable to spill fuel from the upstream side of said metering arrangement, a selector device movable during engine starting to a position which corresponds to a requirement to increase fuel flow to the engine, and means operable by movement of said selector device to said position thereof to urge said spill valve shut, so as to increase fuel flow through said metering arrangement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 in which said spill valve includes a closure member responsive to an increase in fuel pressure on said upstream side of the metering arrangement to increase spill flow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
124 words
A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine, comprising a pump, a variable metering arrangement downstream of said pump, through which metering arrangement fuel flows, in use, to said engine, a spill valve operable to spill fuel from the upstream side of said metering arrangement, and means operable during engine starting to urge said spill valve shut, so as to increase fuel flow through said metering arrangement, said spill valve including a closure member responsive to an increase in fuel pressure on said upstream side of the metering arrangement to increase spill flow, said means operable during engine starting comprising a cam co-acting with said spill valve and movable during engine starting to urge said spill valve closure member against said upstream pressure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
124 words
A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine, comprising a pump, a variable metering arrangement downstream of said pump, through which metering arrangement fuel flows, in use, to said engine, a spill valve operable to spill fuel from the upstream side of said metering arrangement, and means operable during engine starting to urge said spill valve shut, so as to increase fuel flow through said metering arrangement, said spill valve including a closure member responsive to an increase in fuel pressure on said upstream side of the metering arrangement to increase spill flow, said means operable during engine starting comprising a cam co-acting with said spill valve and movable during engine starting to urge said spill valve closure member against said upstream pressure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine, comprising a pump, a variable metering arrangement downstream of said pump, through which metering arrangement fuel flows, in use, to said engine, a spill valve operable to spill fuel from the upstream side of said metering arrangement, and means operable during engine starting to urge said spill valve shut, so as to increase fuel flow through said metering arrangement, said spill valve including a closure member responsive to an increase in fuel pressure on said upstream side of the metering arrangement to increase spill flow, including means, responsive to an increase in engine speed, for urging said spill valve closure member against said upstream pressure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine, comprising a pump, a variable metering arrangement downstream of said pump, through which metering arrangement fuel flows, in use, to said engine, a spill valve operable to spill fuel from the upstream side of said metering arrangement, and means operable during engine starting to urge said spill valve shut, so as to increase fuel flow through said metering arrangement, said spill valve including a closure member responsive to an increase in fuel pressure on said upstream side of the metering arrangement to increase spill flow, including means, responsive to an increase in engine speed, for urging said spill valve closure member against said upstream pressure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |