Aircraft engine assembly comprising a fan cowl-supporting cradle mounted on two separate elements
US8356769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D27/402
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft engine assembly including an engine, an engine mounting structure, and a nacelle surrounding the engine and including fan cowls. The mounting structure includes a rigid structure and a forward aerodynamic structure on which the fan cowls are hinged, the forward aerodynamic structure including a cradle provided with an aft mounting mechanism mounted on the rigid structure. The cradle also includes a forward mounting mechanism mounted on a fan case of the engine.
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