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US 10,094,333 B2Granted
Ventilation system using thrust reverser linkages
AssigneeUnited Technologies Corporation
InventorsFederico Papa, Pilar Del Carmen Vivar
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Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes a fan duct, an inner fixed structure, and a thrust reverser assembly. The inner fixed structure forms an inner diameter of the fan duct and encloses a core compartment. The thrust reverser assembly includes a linkage assembly mounted to the inner fixed structure within the fan duct. The linkage assembly is adapted to act as a ventilation system that allows for communication between the fan duct and the core compartment.
Claims4
A gas turbine engine comprising:
- a fan duct;
- an inner fixed structure forming an inner diameter of the fan duct and enclosing a core compartment;
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- a thrust reverser assembly including a linkage assembly mounted to the inner fixed structure within the fan duct, wherein the linkage assembly is adapted to act as a ventilation system that allows for communication between the fan duct and the core compartment, and wherein the linkage assembly includes a link member that extends within the fan duct when the thrust reverser assembly is stowed, and the link member pivots into a recess when the thrust reverser is deployed.
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