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Linkage system for an aircraft turbojet engine

US6032901A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1997
Grant dateMar 7, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0837
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linkage system is disclosed for releasably latching a thrust reverser to an engine casing having a longitudinal axis, the linkage system having a seat on the thrust reverser and a movable latching member on the engine casing movable between an open position in which the latching member is displaced away from the seat, and a closed position in which the latching member is located adjacent to the seat so as to prevent displacement of the thrust reverser away from the engine casing.

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