Suspension structure with variable geometry of a turboprop engine on a structural element of an aircraft
US9738392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/4031
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable geometry suspension structure for suspending a turboprop from a structural element of an aircraft, the structure including a rear cradle for fastening to a structural element of an aircraft and a front cradle for supporting a front portion of the turboprop, the front cradle being connected to the rear cradle, firstly via a pivot connection configured to enable the front cradle to tilt vertically relative to the rear cradle, and secondly by a return spring configured to prevent the front cradle from tilting while thrust from the turboprop is below a predetermined threshold.
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