Translatable jet engine thrust reverser configuration providing improved maintenance access
US8528857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A translatable thrust inverter with grids for a turbojet, that defines at least a portion of the downstream section of a nacelle housing the turbojet. The thrust reversal system includes a front frame secured to a fixed portion of the nacelle and bearing. A first side includes cylinders for the translational actuation of at least one mobile cowling. A second side includes grids for inverting the peripheral thrusts, wherein the front frame includes a fixed portion for securing the front frame to the fixed portion of the nacelle and bearing the diversion grids. The system further includes a portion mounted so as to be capable of translational movement along the longitudinal axis of the nacelle and on which one end of the cowling actuation cylinders is attached, wherein the fixed and mobile portions of the front frame can be removably connected to each other by locking means.
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