Patent ID: 9353848
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: F01D,F02C,F04C,F05D,F16H,F16N

Claim Text:
1. A gearbox assembly for use in a gas turbine engine, the gearbox assembly comprising: a gearbox housing; a first shaft rotatably mounted in the gearbox housing, having a first set of splines, and defining a central cavity; a second shaft having a second set of splines engaged with the first set of splines; a scupper positioned on an inner surface of the gearbox housing proximate the first shaft so as to direct liquid from the scupper through the central cavity of the first shaft to the first and second sets of splines, wherein the first shaft has a plurality of entry holes positioned with respect to the scupper for receiving liquid from the scupper; and an oil catch pan mounted to the gearbox housing and positioned inside the first shaft and axially aligned with the entry holes.