US 12,404,017 B2
Method for improving loss of lube survival
John N. Maxwell, Keller, TX (US); and Nick J. Jones, Fort Worth, TX (US)
Assigned to Textron Innovations Inc., Providence, RI (US)
Filed by Textron Innovations Inc., Providence, RI (US)
Filed on Nov. 2, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/979,447.
Prior Publication US 2024/0141981 A1, May 2, 2024
Int. Cl. B64C 27/12 (2006.01); F16H 57/04 (2010.01)
CPC B64C 27/12 (2013.01) [F16H 57/041 (2013.01); F16H 57/0412 (2013.01); B23P 2700/01 (2013.01)] 11 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method of increasing emissivity in a gearbox, the gearbox comprising a housing, the method comprising:
applying one or more surface treatments to an inner facing surface of the housing, the one or more surface treatments configured to increase the emissivity, wherein the applying is performed after the gearbox is at least partially assembled.