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Locking system on a cascade thrust reverser

US7007454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 2002
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a locking system on a cascade thrust reverser for a bypass turbojet, the reverser (20) comprising guide means (60) for the movable parts (50), and the guide means (60) comprising rails (64) attached to the movable parts (50) and tracks (62) attached to the longitudinal members (36).According to the invention, the locking system (80) comprises locks (82) located at the end (62a) of each track (62) in the opening direction (52), each lock comprising a bolt (110) capable of preventing the rail (64) moving in the opening direction (52).

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