Single-skin thrust reverser for aircraft jet engines

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1977-04-04

1978-12-12

Kelmachter, Barry L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Retarding and restraining devices

Friction brakes

60226A, 60230, 23926519, 23926537, B64C 1506, B64D 3304

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041292693

ABSTRACT:
Thrust reverser for a jet engine of an aircraft, comprising two symmetrical doors mounted to pivot about an axis which is transverse and substantially diametrical with respect to the jet of the engine and which is disposed downstream of the jet exhaust pipe thereof, the doors being adapted to occupy a folded or stowed position in which they form part of the fairing of the engine or fuselage of the aircraft, or an unfolded or opened out position for which they are disposed transversely with respect to the jet. According to the invention, each of the doors is formed by a single skin which is at least substantially hemi-truncated in shape.

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patent: 2620622 (1952-12-01), Lundberg
patent: 3532275 (1970-10-01), Hom et al.
patent: 3550855 (1970-12-01), Feld et al.
patent: 3640468 (1972-02-01), Searle et al.
patent: 4005836 (1977-02-01), Mutch

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