System and method for monitoring a translating cowl thrust reverser
US10294893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/094
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for monitoring a thrust reverser system are provided. The embodiments described herein utilize sensors located proximate locks comprising a thrust reverser locking system. The provided system and method detect deflection and displacement proximate the locks to determine when individual locks have failed.
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