Side-opening jet engine nacelle
US9004855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D29/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a nacelle including an air intake upstream from the jet engine (1), a medium section surrounding the fan of the jet engine (1), and a downstream section. The nacelle further includes at least one pair of mobile cowlings (3) provided on both sides of a vertical longitudinal symmetry plane of the nacelle and hinged essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis (A) of the nacelle so they can be opened to provide access to the jet engine (1). The mobile cowlings (3) are paired by fastening means (8) so that they can be hinged on each other about separate or overlapping axes (6). Each mobile cowling (3) comprises permanent connection means or means (14, 15) for connecting it temporarily by rotation and in closed position to a fixed structure (7) of the nacelle.
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