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Measurement instrument support interposed between a drive unit and an air intake of an aircraft nacelle

US8757541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2009
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2033/0286
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft nacelle comprising a power plant having a pipe with an aerodynamic surface, an air intake having an inside pipe with an aerodynamic surface, and an annular support of at least one measuring device having an aerodynamic surface, wherein the annular support is removably-inserted between the power plant and the air intake. In particular, the annular support is inserted downstream of the air intake and upstream of the power plant in a direction of flow of the stream of air, in such a way as to ensure continuity of the aerodynamic surfaces.

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