Vibration isolating engine mount
US4821980A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D27/402
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A strut for mounting an engine and isolating the vibration of the engine from the framework of an aircraft to which it is attached. An engine mounting strut (32) includes a forward spar (40), which extends outwardly from a rib (34) of an aircraft (20). An aft spar (62) similarly extends outward from a rib (38) and is pivotally connected to a box beam (42) in a vibration isolation mount (78). The pivotal axis of mount (78) is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the box beam. A vibration isolation arm (44) extends from a pivotal connection (82) having an axis generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the box beam and is connected to the forward spar at two spaced-apart vibration isolation mounts (46 and 84). The spars are enclosed with an aerodynamic skin (56) forming a torque box 48, to which are attached forward and aft fairings (58).
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