Nacelle alignment assembly with a multi-piece locator
US10577115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This system includes a nacelle structure, a nacelle cowl and an alignment assembly. The nacelle cowl is configured to move between a closed position and an open position. The alignment assembly includes a pair of mating components respectively arranged with the nacelle structure and the nacelle cowl. A first of the pair of mating components is configured as or otherwise includes a receptacle. A second of the pair of mating components is configured as or otherwise includes a locator. The locator is configured to mate with the receptacle and thereby locate the nacelle cowl relative to the nacelle structure when the nacelle cowl is in the closed position. The locator includes a base and a guide attached to the base. The guide is formed as a discrete body from the base.
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