Nacelle
AssigneeRohr, Inc.
InventorNorman John James
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Abstract
A nacelle includes at least a first cowling which at least partially defines an inlet of the nacelle and which at least partially defines an outlet of the nacelle. The first cowling can include a unitary portion that extends continuously from the inlet to the outlet. The nacelle also includes a second cowling that at least partially defines the inlet and which translates relative to the first cowling. The nacelle can include a third cowling that at least partially defines the outlet and translates relative to the first cowling.
Claims20
A nacelle having an inlet, an outlet, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the nacelle comprising:
- a first cowling extending between the inlet and the outlet and circumscribing at least a portion of the nacelle about the longitudinal axis;
- and
- a second cowling defining a portion of the inlet and being configured to longitudinally translate relative to the first cowling.
A nacelle having an inlet, an outlet, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the nacelle comprising:
- a first cowling at least partially defining the inlet and at least partially defining the outlet;
- a second cowling at least partially defining the inlet, the second cowling being configured to longitudinally translate relative to the first cowling;
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- a third cowling at least partially defining the outlet.
A nacelle having an inlet, an outlet, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the nacelle comprising:
- a first cowling at least partially defining the inlet and at least partially defining the outlet;
- and
- a second cowling slidingly coupled to and supported by the first cowling so as to move between at least a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position, the second cowling defining at least a portion of the inlet when in the first position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.