Engine nacelle heat exchanger

US11035295B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lockheed Martin Corporation · US

Inventors

• Mark McGee · Fort Worth, US
• Robert Borovsky · Fort Worth, US
• Troy Don Brunson · Benbrook, US
• Lori Kay Jackson · Weatherford, US
• Devin A. Stacey · Fort Worth, US
• Carey F. Cox · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 18, 2018
• Grant date: Jun 15, 2021
• Expiry date: Dec 22, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02T50/60
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A nacelle for an engine includes an exterior housing a least partially surrounding the engine. The nacelle further includes a front portion proximate an engine face of the engine. The front portion of the nacelle defines an opening into an interior of the nacelle. The nacelle further includes a seal disposed proximate the opening. The seal is configured to selectively allow air into the interior of the nacelle. The nacelle further includes a heat exchanger disposed within the interior of the nacelle. The heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between a fluid flowing within the heat exchanger and air at the interior of the nacelle.