BLEED AIR SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH AIRCRAFT AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

Bleed air systems for use with aircraft and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a compressor having a compressor inlet, a compressor outlet, and a first drive shaft. The compressor outlet is to be fluidly coupled to a system of an aircraft that receives pressurized air, and the compressor inlet is to receive bleed air from a low-pressure compressor of an engine of the aircraft. The example apparatus includes a gearbox operatively coupled to the first drive shaft to drive the compressor. The gearbox is to be operatively coupled to and powered by a second drive shaft extending from the engine. The example apparatus also includes a clutch disposed between the first drive shaft and the gearbox to selectively disconnect the first drive shaft from the gearbox.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a compressor having a compressor inlet, a compressor outlet, and a first drive shaft, the compressor outlet to be fluidly coupled to a system of an aircraft that receives pressurized air, the compressor inlet to receive bleed air from a low-pressure compressor of an engine of the aircraft; a gearbox operatively coupled to the first drive shaft to drive the compressor, the gearbox operatively coupled to and powered by a second drive shaft extending from the engine; and a clutch disposed between the first drive shaft and the gearbox to selectively disconnect the first drive shaft from the gearbox.