Aircraft nacelle comprising a reinforced connection between an air intake and a powerplant
US9567905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0536
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft nacelle comprising a first duct secured to an air intake and a second duct secured to a powerplant, the first duct comprising an exterior surface and an end portion connected to the second duct. The nacelle includes a hollow section piece in contact with the exterior surface of the first duct which extends over at least part of the circumference of that end portion of the first duct that is connected to the second duct.
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