Flexible suspension for turbine engine
US7909285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D27/404
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension for suspending a turbine engine from the structure of an aircraft is disclosed. The suspension includes a beam with a first element including a first attachment unit which attaches the beam to the structure and a second element including a second attachment unit which attaches to the beam to the turbine engine. The beam further includes a first plate and a second plate. The plates are positioned transversely to the axis of the engine and joined together by a layer of elastomer. The first plate being secured to the first element and the second plate to the second element. This arrangement allows vibration damping between the engine and the structure of the aircraft.
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