Gearless electric thrust reverser actuators and actuation system incorporating same
US6684623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gearless electric thrust reverser actuator includes an electric motor that is coupled to a jack screw without any intervening gears. The actuator may additionally include all of the actuation and sensing components in a single actuation package. Thus, the actuator is relatively lightweight and compact.
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