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US 2011/0238380 A1Published application
System And Method For Preventing Objects From Entering The Intake Of A Jet Engine
OwnerThomas Lucian Hurlburtinventor
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Abstract
A system for preventing objects from entering the intake of a jet engine including a deflector mounted to the turbine shaft and including a de-icing device to minimize collection of ice on the deflector. The deflector includes a sensor in one embodiment for measuring object strikes so that comprehensive impact data may be obtained to generate an impact report so that measures can be taken to minimize object impacts.
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A system for deflecting objects from the intake of an airplane engine comprising:
- a deflector, mounted on a shaft coupled to an engine turbine shaft;
- said deflector having a rear portion facing an intake of the engine and a front portion extending substantially opposite to the rear portion;
- said front portion being smaller in diameter than the rear portion;
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- a de-icing device positioned in or on said deflector to inhibit the build up of ice on said deflector.
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