Inventors:
Raymond J. Drago - Glen Mills PA, US
Joseph W. Lenski Jr. - Newtown Square PA, US
Mark J. Robuck - Chadds Ford PA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
F16H001/36
Abstract:
A high ratio, double helical epicyclic gear transmission that is primarily intended for use in rotary wing aircraft employs double helical planet gears to obtain a reduction in size of the transmission, to improve the safety of the transmission, and to reduce the noise created by operation of the transmission.