Actuator support system and apparatus
US-9347398-B2 · May 24, 2016 · US
Radially connected cascade grids
US10533520B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10533520-B2 |
| Application number | US-201715684757-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | Oct 7, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
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In various embodiments, a cascade array may comprise an actuator, a first cascade having a first integral flange, and a second cascade having a second integral flange, wherein the first cascade and the second cascade are operatively coupled to one another via the first integral flange and the second integral flange to form a cascade assembly, and the actuator is disposed between the first cascade and the second cascade.
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We claim: 1. A cascade array, comprising: an actuator; a first cascade having a first integral flange; a second cascade having a second integral flange; and a splice plate; wherein the first cascade and the second cascade are operatively coupled to one another via the first integral flange and the second integral flange to form a cascade assembly, the actuator is disposed between the first cascade and the second cascade, and the first integral flange and the second integral flange extend towards one another and extend past at least a portion of the actuator. 2. The cascade array of claim 1 , wherein the cascade assembly is configured to at least partially surround the actuator. 3. The cascade array of claim 1 , wherein the cascade assembly is configured to isolate the actuator from radial loads and hoop loads. 4. The cascade array of claim 1 , wherein the splice plate is configured to operatively couple the first cascade and the second cascade together to form the cascade assembly. 5. The cascade array of claim 1 , wherein the cascade assembly is housed with a translating sleeve when a thrust reverser system is in the stowed position. 6. The cascade array of claim 1 , wherein the cascade assembly is operatively coupled to a torque box. 7. The cascade array of claim 4 , wherein the splice plate is disposed radially outward from the first integral flange and the second integral flange. 8. The cascade array of claim 7 , wherein a radially inner surface of the splice plate is coupled to a radially outer surface of the first integral flange and a radially outer surface of the second integral flange.
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Use of a multiplicity of similar components · CPC title
particularly aimed at mechanical or thermal stress reduction · CPC title
Building or constructing in particular ways · CPC title
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- What does patent US10533520B2 cover?
- In various embodiments, a cascade array may comprise an actuator, a first cascade having a first integral flange, and a second cascade having a second integral flange, wherein the first cascade and the second cascade are operatively coupled to one another via the first integral flange and the second integral flange to form a cascade assembly, and the actuator is disposed between the first casca…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Rohr Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F02K1/72. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 14 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 3 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).