Engine and band clamp
US10190537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/39
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbofan engine having a fan, a fan casing surrounding the fan and having a first radial flange, a thrust reverser having a second radial flange, and a band clamp coupling the first and second radial flanges to connect the thrust reverser and the fan casing. The band clamp may be a segmented band clamp.
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