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Front fastening device for aircraft engine

US7165743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 2004
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D27/406
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A front attachment device for attaching an aircraft engine to an aircraft pylon includes an upper brace fitted with elements rigidly fastened to the pylon and first and a second connecting rods, each connected to the engine, via a first ball joint connection at one end portion and to the upper brace via a second ball joint connection on the other end portion. The device further includes in each connecting rod a third stand-by link. The first and second connecting rods are interchangeable with each other.

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