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Core air flow to equalize temperature differential
11085398 · 2021-08-10 · ·

A exhaust nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle that extends about an axial centerline and includes an exhaust nozzle flange; an radially inner surface that comprises an axially forward inner surface; a noise attenuating structure; a through hole inlet formed in the axially forward inner surface; a through hole outlet formed in the axially rear inner surface. The nozzle assembly also includes a radially outer surface that is radially separated from the radially inner surface by a nozzle cavity, where engine core air enters the nozzle cavity from the through hole inlet and exits the nozzle cavity axially downstream of the hole inlet via the through hole outlet.

Core air flow to equalize temperature differential
11085398 · 2021-08-10 · ·

A exhaust nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle that extends about an axial centerline and includes an exhaust nozzle flange; an radially inner surface that comprises an axially forward inner surface; a noise attenuating structure; a through hole inlet formed in the axially forward inner surface; a through hole outlet formed in the axially rear inner surface. The nozzle assembly also includes a radially outer surface that is radially separated from the radially inner surface by a nozzle cavity, where engine core air enters the nozzle cavity from the through hole inlet and exits the nozzle cavity axially downstream of the hole inlet via the through hole outlet.

TURBOFAN ENGINE COMPRISING A SET OF ROTATABLE BLADES FOR BLOCKING OFF THE BYPASS FLOW DUCT AND REDIRECTING THE AIR FLOW

An engine including a motor and a nacelle and a duct between the nacelle and the motor. The nacelle includes a fixed structure, a mobile assembly that is mobile between an advanced position and a retracted position to define a window between the duct and the outside, and a plurality of blades that are mobile in rotation between a stowed position and a deployed position, each one extending on either side of its axis of rotation with a first arm and a second arm. In the stowed position, the first arm is outside the duct and the second arm is inside the nacelle, and where, in the deployed position, the first arm is across the duct and the second arm projects out of the nacelle. With such blades, the flow of air is optimally directed towards the front without it being necessary to provide cascades.

Bellmouth nozzle assembly for a gas turbine engine
11047336 · 2021-06-29 · ·

A gas turbine engine that includes a nozzle assembly that has features that facilitate airflow into and through a bypass passage of the gas turbine engine during a reverse thrust operation is provided. The nozzle assembly of the gas turbine engine also includes features that increase the effectiveness of the thrust reverse system of the gas turbine engine. Methods for reversing the thrust of a gas turbine engine are also provided.

Thrust reverser cascade

A thrust reverser cascade can include a peripheral frame having at least one side. At least one plate can be mounted to the at least one side and have a plurality of spaced grooves. In addition, a plurality of vanes can include corresponding terminal ends positioned in the plurality of spaced grooves.

Thrust reverser cascade

A thrust reverser cascade can include a peripheral frame having at least one side. At least one plate can be mounted to the at least one side and have a plurality of spaced grooves. In addition, a plurality of vanes can include corresponding terminal ends positioned in the plurality of spaced grooves.

NACELLE THRUST REVERSER COMPRESSION ROD SUPPORTING SYSTEM

An aircraft nacelle arrangement includes a compression rod disposed between a first nacelle half and a second nacelle half, wherein the first nacelle half and the second nacelle half are rotatable about a hinge between a closed position and an open position, a compression rod disposed between the first nacelle half and the second nacelle half, and a mounting bracket coupled to an exhaust nozzle flange of the aircraft engine, wherein the compression rod extends through the mounting bracket.

Cascade segment for thrust reverser with repeating modular units, and method of manufacturing same

A cascade segment for a thrust reverser, and a method of manufacturing it. The segment includes individual vane elements, modular units, and a frame. Each element includes a vane and two flanges arranged in a generally U shape. Each flange diverges from being perpendicular to the vane by an amount equal to a thickness of the flange over a desired spacing distance, such that when one element is inserted into another the desired spacing distance is established between their respective vanes. The units include first modular units, each of which includes a first column of the elements oriented in a first direction, and second modular units, each of which includes a second column of the elements oriented in a second direction. In the assembled segment, the first units are positioned adjacent to and alternating with the second units. The frame extends at least partly around and secures the units.

Cascade segment for thrust reverser with repeating modular units, and method of manufacturing same

A cascade segment for a thrust reverser, and a method of manufacturing it. The segment includes individual vane elements, modular units, and a frame. Each element includes a vane and two flanges arranged in a generally U shape. Each flange diverges from being perpendicular to the vane by an amount equal to a thickness of the flange over a desired spacing distance, such that when one element is inserted into another the desired spacing distance is established between their respective vanes. The units include first modular units, each of which includes a first column of the elements oriented in a first direction, and second modular units, each of which includes a second column of the elements oriented in a second direction. In the assembled segment, the first units are positioned adjacent to and alternating with the second units. The frame extends at least partly around and secures the units.

Aircraft propulsion assembly provided with steps allowing an operator to reach the top of same

An aircraft propulsion assembly having a thrust reverser with moving guards, including an engine covered by a front cover and a rear cover that are both mobile; moving guards supported by the rear cover, the guards being covered by the front cover in normal operation, and extending into a space separating the front cover from the rear cover when the rear cover is moved to the rear; two arcuate frames, which are spaced apart and surround the engine in order to support actuators for moving the rear cover; the space located between the two arcuate frames being uncovered when the front and rear covers are moved to the front and rear; and wherein the two arcuate frames jointly support a series of elements forming steps which constitute a ladder for quick access to the top of the propulsion assembly.