Aircraft turbojet engine thrust reverser with a reduced number of latches
US9476383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust reverser with grids includes a jet engine pylon, a one piece cowl either directly or indirectly slidably mounted on the jet engine pylon between a direct jet position and a reverse jet position, and a system for locking this cowl on a beam. The system has a single tertiary lock, which is positioned on one side of the jet engine pylon being capable of locking a corresponding upper edge of the cowl. In addition, the tertiary lock includes a locker to lock the cowl, a blocker for blocking the locker, and a position detector in order to detect the position of the locker. The system further includes another detector to detect proper closing of the other upper edge of the cowl.
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