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Door thrust reverser for a jet engine

US4671460A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 1985
Grant dateJun 9, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K1/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a thrust inverser for a jet engine comprising doors 5-6 pivotably mounted at 14 on two beams diametrically opposite with respect to the gas discharge channel 2. The mechanism for operating the doors is entirely contained in the closed caisson formed by one of the beams 3, this mechanism comprising an actuating cylinder 15 driving a transmission piece 21 suspended from the beam 3, the transmission piece being coupled to two links 28 pivotably secured to the doors 5 and 6.

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