摘要 |
A turbine engine (10) is disclosed herein. The turbine engine includes a starter/generator (54) operable to deliver rotational power in a first mode of operation and to generate electrical power in a second mode of operation. The turbine engine also includes an accessory gear box (56) mechanically coupled to the starter/generator. The turbine engine also includes a shaft (46) mechanically coupled to the accessory gear box such that the accessory gear box is operably disposed between the shaft and the starter/generator. The turbine engine also includes a clutch (60) operably disposed between the accessory gear box and the starter generator. The clutch is operable to slip in and out of full engagement in response to a first predetermined level of torque between the starter/generator and the accessory gearbox. |