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Closing system for an aircraft fan shroud

US8464541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2009
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D29/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closing system for a fan cowling on a jet engine of an aircraft that has at least one assembly including a male contrivance integral with the cowling, and a female contrivance integral with the jet engine that has a lower element forming at least one first guide ramp and an upper element forming at least one second guide ramp, with the aforementioned female contrivance being suitable on the one hand for guiding the male contrivance during the opening and/or the closing of the fan cowling, and on the other hand providing a limitation of the radial and circumferential displacements of the male contrivance.

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