Closure and locking detection system for turbojet thrust reverser
US7698885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/52
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to thrust reversers comprising at least one mobile element (3), at least one locking device (7) comprising a hook (8) cooperating with a hookable part (6) in order to keep the mobile element (3) in the closed position, and a double detection system (10) detecting closure and locking comprising a sensor (15) for indicating, in particular by a signal, if the mobile element (3) is in the closed position and if the device (7) is in a locked position.According to the invention, the double detection system detecting closure and locking of a mobile element of a turbojet thrust reverser comprises a means (16) of detection of the hookable part (6) and of activation of a second means (17) of detection of the crooked end (13) of the hook (8).
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