Aircraft thrust reverser with out-of-plane assisting actuator

    公开(公告)号:US10393066B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US15424264

    申请日:2017-02-03

    Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a gas turbine engine includes a support structure, a transcowl, a door, a main actuator, and an assist actuator. The transcowl is mounted on the support structure and is axially translatable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The door is pivotally coupled to the support structure and is rotatable between at least a first position and a second position when the transcowl translates between the stowed position and the deployed position, respectively. The main actuator is configured to supply an actuation force to the transcowl to thereby move the transcowl between the stowed and deployed positions. The assist actuator is coupled to the door, and is configured to supply an actuation assist force to the door and, upon rotation of the door to an intermediate position between the first position and the second position, to commence load sharing with the main actuator.

    Rope drive anchoring assembly
    14.
    发明授权
    Rope drive anchoring assembly 有权
    绳驱动锚固组件

    公开(公告)号:US09482312B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-01

    申请号:US14097517

    申请日:2013-12-05

    Abstract: A rope drive anchoring assembly includes a pulley, a rope, and a rope connector. The pulley is adapted to be rotationally mounted and has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a fastener opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces. The rope engages at least a portion of the outer surface of the pulley and is adapted to receive a drive torque, which causes the pulley to rotate. The rope connector couples the rope to the pulley, and includes a fastener, a threaded bolt, and a spring. The fastener extends through the fastener opening, and has a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an opening through which the rope extends. The threaded bolt is threaded onto the fastener threads, and the spring is disposed between the threaded bolt and the inner surface of the pulley.

    Abstract translation: 绳索驱动器锚固组件包括滑轮,绳索和绳索连接器。 滑轮适于被旋转地安装并且具有内表面,外表面和在内表面和外表面之间延伸的紧固件开口。 绳索与滑轮的外表面的至少一部分接合,并且适于接收驱动扭矩,这导致皮带轮旋转。 绳索连接器将绳索耦合到滑轮,并且包括紧固件,螺栓和弹簧。 紧固件延伸穿过紧固件开口,并且具有第一端,第二端,外表面和绳索延伸通过的开口。 螺纹螺纹拧入紧固螺纹上,弹簧设置在螺栓与滑轮的内表面之间。

    Electric thrust reverser actuation system with controlled brake assist

    公开(公告)号:US10371091B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-06

    申请号:US15384979

    申请日:2017-01-09

    Abstract: A thrust reverser control system includes a plurality of actuators, an electric motor, an electric brake, and a control. Each actuator is responsive to an actuator input torque to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. The electric motor is coupled to each of the actuators and is configured, upon being energized from a voltage source having a supply voltage magnitude, to supply the actuator input torque to the actuators and further configured to selectively generate regenerative current. The electric brake is coupled to be selectively supplied with the regenerative current and is configured, upon being supplied with the regenerative current, to supply a braking torque that slows movement of the actuators. The control is coupled to the electric brake and is configured, upon the supply voltage magnitude exceeding a predetermined value, to cause the regenerative current to be supplied to the electric brake.

    HYDRAULIC LOCK FOR THRUST VECTOR ACTUATOR
    16.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190203742A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-04

    申请号:US16291628

    申请日:2019-03-04

    Abstract: A hydraulic lock for an actuator having a movable shaft includes a lock cylinder having a first end and a second end. A slot is defined through a perimeter of the lock cylinder adjacent to the second end, and a bore is defined through a portion of the lock cylinder at the second end to extend towards the first end. The hydraulic lock includes at least one pawl having a first pawl end and a second pawl end. The first pawl end is releasably coupled to a groove defined in the shaft, and the second pawl end is coupled to the slot. The pawl is movable relative to the slot between a first, locked position in which the first pawl end is coupled to the groove to inhibit movement of the shaft, and a second, unlocked position in which the first pawl end is released from the groove.

    Self-snubbing hydraulic actuation system
    17.
    发明授权
    Self-snubbing hydraulic actuation system 有权
    自缓冲液压驱动系统

    公开(公告)号:US09435357B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-06

    申请号:US14166394

    申请日:2014-01-28

    Abstract: A self-snubbing hydraulic actuation system includes a hydraulic motor, a component actuator, a control valve, a valve actuator, and a variable resistance device. The hydraulic motor is configured, upon receipt of hydraulic fluid, to rotate and supply a drive torque. The component actuator is configured, upon receipt of drive torque from the motor, to translate to a position. The control valve is movable to a plurality of valve positions to thereby control hydraulic fluid flow rate to the hydraulic motor. The valve actuator is coupled to the control valve and is adapted to receive electrical current and to move the control valve to a valve position based on the magnitude of the received electrical current. The variable resistance device is configured, based on component actuator position, to selectively vary the magnitude of the electrical current received by the valve actuator.

    Abstract translation: 自缓冲液压致动系统包括液压马达,部件致动器,控制阀,阀致动器和可变电阻装置。 在接收到液压流体时,液压马达被配置为旋转并提供驱动扭矩。 组件致动器在接收到来自电动机的驱动力矩时被配置成平移到一个位置。 控制阀可移动到多个阀位置,从而控制液压马达的液压流体流量。 阀致动器联接到控制阀并且适于接收电流并且基于所接收的电流的大小将控制阀移动到阀位置。 可变电阻装置被构造为基于部件致动器位置,以选择性地改变由阀致动器接收的电流的大小。

    Ball screw actuator including an axial soft stop
    18.
    发明授权
    Ball screw actuator including an axial soft stop 有权
    滚珠丝杠执行器包括一个轴向软停止

    公开(公告)号:US09303743B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US14107410

    申请日:2013-12-16

    CPC classification number: F16H25/2204 F16H25/2015 Y10T74/18688

    Abstract: An actuator includes an actuator housing, a ball screw, and an axial soft stop assembly. The ball screw extends through the actuator housing and has a first end and a second end. The ball screw is coupled to receive a drive force and is configured, upon receipt of the drive force, to selectively move in a retract direction and an extend direction. The axial soft stop assembly is disposed within the actuator housing. The axial soft stop assembly is configured to be selectively engaged by the ball screw and, upon being engaged thereby, to translate, with compliance, a predetermined distance in the extend direction, and to prevent further movement of the ball screw upon translating the predetermined distance.

    Abstract translation: 致动器包括致动器壳体,滚珠丝杠和轴向软停止组件。 滚珠丝杠延伸穿过致动器壳体并具有第一端和第二端。 滚珠丝杠被联接以接收驱动力,并且在接收到驱动力时构造成选择性地沿着缩回方向和延伸方向移动。 轴向软停止组件设置在致动器壳体内。 轴向软停止组件被构造成由滚珠丝杠选择性地接合,并且在与其接合时,沿顺应性在延伸方向上平移预定距离,并且防止滚珠丝杠在平移预定距离时进一步移动 。

    ROTARY HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVEN HYBRID THRUST REVERSER ACTUATION SYSTEM WITH END-OF-STROKE SNUBBING
    19.
    发明申请
    ROTARY HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVEN HYBRID THRUST REVERSER ACTUATION SYSTEM WITH END-OF-STROKE SNUBBING 有权
    旋转液压马达驱动混合扭矩反转器启动系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150300294A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-22

    申请号:US14279016

    申请日:2014-05-15

    Abstract: An aircraft thrust reverser actuation system includes a plurality of actuator assemblies that are each configured, upon receipt of a drive torque, to move to a position. The rotary hydraulic motor is coupled to each of the actuator assemblies and is configured, upon receipt of hydraulic fluid, to rotate and supply the drive torque to each of the actuator assemblies. The control valve is in fluid communication with the rotary hydraulic motor and is configured, upon receipt of electrical current, to move to a valve position based on the magnitude of the received electrical current, to thereby control the direction and flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic motor. The valve control is configured, upon receipt of thrust reverser commands, to supply the electrical current to the control valve and selectively vary the magnitude of the electrical current based on the positions of the actuator assemblies.

    Abstract translation: 飞机推力反向器致动系统包括多个致动器组件,每个致动器组件在接收到驱动转矩时被配置成移动到一个位置。 旋转液压马达联接到每个致动器组件,并且在接收到液压流体时被配置为旋转并将驱动扭矩提供给每个致动器组件。 控制阀与旋转液压马达流体连通,并且在接收到电流时被配置为基于所接收的电流的大小而移动到阀位置,从而控制液压流体的方向和流动 液压马达。 阀控制器被配置为在接收到推力反向器命令时将电流提供给控制阀,并且基于致动器组件的位置选择性地改变电流的大小。

    ROPE DRIVE ANCHORING ASSEMBLY
    20.
    发明申请
    ROPE DRIVE ANCHORING ASSEMBLY 有权
    滚轮驱动锚固组件

    公开(公告)号:US20150159739A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14097517

    申请日:2013-12-05

    Abstract: A rope drive anchoring assembly includes a pulley, a rope, and a rope connector. The pulley is adapted to be rotationally mounted and has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a fastener opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces. The rope engages at least a portion of the outer surface of the pulley and is adapted to receive a drive torque, which causes the pulley to rotate. The rope connector couples the rope to the pulley, and includes a fastener, a threaded bolt, and a spring. The fastener extends through the fastener opening, and has a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an opening through which the rope extends. The threaded bolt is threaded onto the fastener threads, and the spring is disposed between the threaded bolt and the inner surface of the pulley.

    Abstract translation: 绳索驱动器锚固组件包括滑轮,绳索和绳索连接器。 滑轮适于被旋转地安装并且具有内表面,外表面和在内表面和外表面之间延伸的紧固件开口。 绳索与滑轮的外表面的至少一部分接合,并且适于接收驱动扭矩,这导致皮带轮旋转。 绳索连接器将绳索耦合到滑轮,并且包括紧固件,螺栓和弹簧。 紧固件延伸穿过紧固件开口,并且具有第一端,第二端,外表面和绳索延伸通过的开口。 螺纹螺纹拧入紧固螺纹上,弹簧设置在螺栓与滑轮的内表面之间。

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