Thrust reverser actuation system
US10954889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust reverser actuation system for a jet propulsion engine for a vehicle, the thrust reverser actuation system comprising: a plurality of hydraulically-driven thrust reverser actuators for actuating one or more thrust reverser components of the jet propulsion engine, each actuator comprising: a hydraulic circuit; and a bi-directional electrically-driven pump configured to pump hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic circuit, wherein the hydraulic circuit and the pump are configured such that the direction of the pump dictates the direction of the actuation of the actuator.
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