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Pylon for attaching an aircraft turbine engine comprising aligned front wing ties

US8814079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2011
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A pylon for attaching a turbine engine of an aircraft having a rigid structure including protruding fittings each having a first orifice and a plurality of ties to attach the pylon onto a wing of the aircraft, the plurality of ties comprising two side front ties to take the thrust forces, the two side front being secured to the first orifices of the protruding fittings to attach the rigid structure firmly to the wing. The plurality of ties further comprises a center front tie positioned between the two side front ties, the center front tie including a ball joint to take forces in a lateral direction of the rigid structure.

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