Hybrid torque box for a thrust reverser
US8302907B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49346
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid torque box comprising a plurality of composite tubes and metal fittings attached together in alternating succession and configured to attach a thrust reverser to an engine fan case of an aircraft. The hybrid torque box may be substantially hollow and may comprise two V-blades for attaching the torque box to the engine fan case. The hybrid torque box may also be attached to or integral with a bull nose fairing configured for attachment with a cascade of the thrust reverser. Furthermore, the hybrid torque box may comprise and/or attach to a cowl interface flange configured for interfacing with an outer cowl of the thrust reverser.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.