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Suspension for suspending a turbine engine from the structure of an aircraft

US8020831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2008
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D27/404
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension for suspending of a turbine engine from the structure of an aircraft using a beam with an attachment device which attaches to the structure and at least one link rod articulated via one end to a journal secured to the beam and via the other to a fitting secured to the turbine engine is disclosed. This suspension is one wherein the journal is mounted on the beam via a flexible coupling formed of two preloaded laminated, elastomer and metal, cylinders.

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