Apparatus for facilitating access to a nacelle interior
US9188025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nacelle for housing an engine includes a fan cowl sized to cover at least a first axial portion of the engine. The engine includes an inlet end, an exhaust end, and an axis extending through the engine from the inlet end through the exhaust end. The fan cowl is coupled to an engine mounting pylon via a mounting assembly including at least one power drive system. The fan cowl is movable with respect to the engine along the axis toward at least one of the inlet end and the exhaust end.
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