Variable air intake

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1990-07-06

1992-05-26

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft power plants

137 151, B64D 3302

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051160013

ABSTRACT:
A variable air intake includes a movable ramp (2) driven by a carriage (6) that moves linearly on a drive screw (7). To protect the drive screw (7) from hot gases a thermal blind (13) is provided that moves with the carriage (6). The blind (13) is guided and supported by guide means (15, 18, 19) formed integrally with a structural unit (17) housing the drive screw (7), and is tensioned by tensioning means (16, 19).

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