Deployable assembly for a propulsor
US10252791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft includes a fuselage extending between a forward end and an aft end. The aircraft additionally includes a propulsor mounted to the fuselage at the aft end of the fuselage, the propulsor including an outer nacelle and the outer nacelle defining an inlet. Additionally, the aircraft includes a deployable assembly attached to at least one of the fuselage or the outer nacelle, the deployable assembly movable between a stowed position and an engaged position. The deployable assembly alters an airflow towards the propulsor or into the propulsor through the inlet defined by the outer nacelle when in the engaged position to increase an efficiency of the aft fan and/or of the aircraft.
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