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Propulsion system of an aircraft, having an asymmetrical nacelle

US12377997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2023
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D29/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A propulsion system fastened to one side of an aircraft and having a longitudinal axis and a mid-plane and having a nacelle with two inner cowls, two outer cowls, two lower structural elements and two upper structural elements, wherein each outer cowl is articulated on a pylon by hinges with axes parallel to the longitudinal axis. The two outer cowls are contiguous at a separation plane containing the longitudinal axis and making, with the mid-plane, an acute angle. The axes are asymmetrical with respect to the mid-plane.

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