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Lock for a thrust reverser mechanism, a thrust reverser mechanism, and a thrust reverser

US5280704A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 1992
Grant dateJan 25, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2015/1495
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lock has a shaft coupled to a flexible shaft which synchronizes hydraulic actuators of a translating cowl thrust reverser. The shaft is provided with a rotary brake comprising axially movable rotating and fixed discs urged together by a spring. The rotating discs are rotationally fixed to an armature of a solenoid which, when actuated, releases the rotary brake to allow the shaft to rotate and the thrust reverser to be deployed or stowed.

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