Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Details
Patent
1990-08-03
1991-12-31
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Details
29234118, 292113, B64D 2906, E05C 2100
Patent
active
050765140
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for latching a thrust reverser cowl to an engine includes a hooking mechanism which is attached to the thrust reverser cowl and a receiver mechanism which is attached to the engine fan case. When the thrust reverser cowl is inserted about the engine, a hook portion of the hooking mechanism engages a U-ring portion of the receiver mechanism to hold the clamshells of the thrust reverser cowl in place. The receiver mechanism includes a slotted base which supports a slidable bar therein. The slidable bar has the U-ring attached to one end and a threaded shaft attached to its opposite end. The position of the slidable bar along the base is maintained by the location of the nut on the shaft which engages a keeper mounted to the end of the base.
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Donahue B. A.
Mattix Carla
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
Sproule R. H.
The Boeing Company
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