Nacelle for an aircraft engine
US9010681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D29/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supporting half-structure for an aircraft engine nacelle is provided that includes at least one longitudinal beam and a front half-frame, the beam and the half-frame being formed of composite materials. The half frame has an open section, and the half-structure defines a structure selected from the group consisting of: the beam and the front half-frame form a one-piece part; the beam has an extension with an open section, the shape of which matches that of the front half-frame, the extension being attached to the half frame; and the front half-frame has an extension with an open shape, the shape of which matches the beam, wherein the extension is attached to the beam.
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