Thrust reverser sleeve lock
US6625972B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K1/76
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust reverser system for a jet engine has a thrust reverser sleeve lock, preferably for each thrust reverser sleeve, that provides at least one of the redundant anti-deployment mechanisms of the thrust reverser. The thrust reverser sleeve lock has a lock pin that engages a thrust reverser sleeve when the thrust reverser sleeve is in a stowed position and the thrust reverser sleeve lock is in a lock position to prevent the thrust reverser sleeve from deploying. In an embodiment of the invention, the thrust reverser sleeve lock includes an single-action hydraulically actuated actutor to which the lock pin is affixed, the actuator extending the lock pin through a lock hole in the thrust reverser sleeve when the thrust reverser sleeve is in its stowed position and the thrust reverser sleeve lock is in a lock position.
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