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Fan cowl support cradle mounted on the attachment pylon and on the air inlet of the nacelle

US8382031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2008
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D27/406
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine unit for an aircraft including an engine, a device for hooking the engine, and a nacelle surrounding the engine and provided with fan cowls, the device for hooking including a rigid structure and a front aerodynamic structure whereon the fan cowls are articulated, the front aerodynamic structure including a cradle with a rear mechanism of hooking mounted on the rigid structure. The cradle also includes a front mechanism of hooking mounted on an air inlet of the nacelle.

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