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Engine mounting structure for aircraft having a beam spreader connected at four points

US8763952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2008
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D27/404
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine mounting structure for aircraft including an engine mounting system including a device for transmission of the thrust efforts fitted with two lateral connecting rods and with a spreader beam mounted in connected fashion on a support element, through a principal connecting device defining a principal spreader beam hinge line positioned in a plane. The spreader beam is also mounted in connected fashion with some play on the element, using a secondary connecting device located at some distance, as seen from above, from the device, and defining a secondary spreader beam hinge line, which is also positioned in a plane. The rotation of the spreader beam is stopped by device coming into contact with the spreader beam.

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