TWO SPOOL ENGINE CORE WITH A STARTER
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1. An engine comprising:
- a first spool and a second spool; and
a one-way clutch connecting said first and second spools, said one-way clutch disengaging from said second spool when the second spool and the first spool rotate at a predetermined speed.
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Abstract
A gas turbine engine has a first spool, a second spool, and a one-way clutch connecting the first and second spools. The one-way clutch disengages from the second spool when the first and second spools rotate at a predetermined speed.
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1. An engine comprising:
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a first spool and a second spool; and a one-way clutch connecting said first and second spools, said one-way clutch disengaging from said second spool when the second spool and the first spool rotate at a predetermined speed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A propulsion system comprising:
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a propulsor comprising a free turbine and a fan driven by said free turbine; a two spool engine for providing exhaust fluid for driving said free turbine; said two spool engine having a first spool and a second spool; and a one-way clutch connecting said first and second spools, said one-way clutch disengaging from said second spool when said second spool and said first spool rotate at a predetermined speed. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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