Turbojet pod with laminar flow
US6179249A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2033/0226
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The bay (12) of a turbofan engine (10) comprises a front structural element (30), whose external surface is continuous and extends over at least 50% of the geometrical chord of the bay. Said element (30) is installed on maintaining and guiding members (44), such as slides, which prevent a significant deformation in flight and allow a sliding to the front of the element (30) for maintenance purposes. A laminar air flow around the front half of the bay (12) is consequently ensured.
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