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Engine assembly for an aircraft comprising attachments for engines offset below on the fan frame

US9032740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2009
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft engine assembly including an attachment mechanism of a turbojet onto a rigid structure of a mounting strut, including a first, second, and third forward engine attachment for taking up thrust loads brought onto the fan frame, and arranged such that the third attachment passes through a first diametrical plane of the turbojet, the first and second attachments being disposed on one side and another of the first plane. The first and second forward engine attachments are respectively brought to the fan frame at two points, situated beyond the second diametrical plane of the turbojet, orthogonal to the first diametrical plane, with respect to the third attachment.

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