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Nacelle cowl hinge

US10906661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 2018
Grant dateFeb 2, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2240/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nacelle for a gas turbine engine includes at least one hinge axis extending along the nacelle. At least one cowl is mounted to the nacelle, along the at least one hinge axis, by a plurality of hinges. The plurality of hinges includes at least one latch. The at least one latch includes a clevis and a tang. The clevis and the tang of the at least one latch are configured to receive a hinge pin, through a pin aperture, when the at least one cowl is in a closed condition.

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