Variable area nozzle for aircraft propulsion system

    公开(公告)号:US12031445B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-09

    申请号:US17688419

    申请日:2022-03-07

    申请人: Rohr, Inc.

    发明人: Ann Khidekel

    摘要: An apparatus is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This apparatus includes a variable area nozzle apparatus. The variable area nozzle apparatus includes a plurality of panels, a plurality of inter-panel members and an actuation system. The panels are arranged circumferentially about an axial centerline. The panels include a first panel and a second panel. The inter-panel members are arranged circumferentially about the axial centerline. The inter-panel members include a first inter-panel member between and connected to the first panel and the second panel. The first inter-panel member is configured from or otherwise includes an elastomeric material. The actuation system is configured to move the panels and the inter-panel members between a restricted flow arrangement and an unrestricted flow arrangement. The actuation system includes a first linkage and a second linkage. The first linkage is coupled to the first panel. The second linkage is coupled to the second panel.

    AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE AREA INLET

    公开(公告)号:US20240092495A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-21

    申请号:US18368922

    申请日:2023-09-15

    申请人: Rohr, Inc.

    IPC分类号: B64D33/02 F02C7/042 F02K1/12

    CPC分类号: B64D33/02 F02C7/042 F02K1/12

    摘要: An assembly is provided for an aircraft. This assembly includes a variable area inlet for an aircraft propulsion system. The variable area inlet includes an inlet structure, an inlet door, an inner inlet passage and an outer inlet passage. The inlet door is configured to move outward from a closed position to an open position. The inlet door is configured to close the outer inlet passage when the inlet door is in the closed position. The inlet door is configured to open the outer inlet passage when the inlet door is in the open position. The inner inlet passage extends into the variable area inlet from a leading edge of the inlet structure. The outer inlet passage extends into the inlet structure to the inner inlet passage.

    Variable area nozzle assembly and method for operating same

    公开(公告)号:US11867136B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-09

    申请号:US17554874

    申请日:2021-12-17

    申请人: Rohr, Inc.

    发明人: Timothy Gormley

    IPC分类号: F02K1/12 F02K1/36 F02K1/62

    摘要: A variable area nozzle assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a fixed structure including a first fixed ring and a second fixed ring. The second fixed ring is spaced axially aft from the first fixed ring to define a first portion of an ejector passage therebetween. A nozzle defines an inner radial exhaust flow path surface. The nozzle includes a forward ejector door and an aft ejector door. The forward ejector door and the aft ejector door define a first surface portion of the inner radial exhaust flow path surface. Each of the forward ejector door and the aft ejector door are pivotable between respective closed positions and respective open positions. A translating ejector sleeve is mounted within the fixed structure and configured to axially translate within the fixed structure between a first axial position and a second axial position.

    Passively actuated variable area nozzle for an aircraft propulsion system

    公开(公告)号:US11725608B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-15

    申请号:US17734723

    申请日:2022-05-02

    申请人: Rohr, Inc.

    发明人: Steve A. Wylie

    IPC分类号: F02K1/12

    CPC分类号: F02K1/1207 F05D2220/323

    摘要: An aircraft system includes a propulsion system structure, a variable area nozzle and a linkage system. The propulsion system structure is moveable between a first position and a second position. The variable area nozzle is fluidly coupled with a duct in the propulsion system structure. The variable area nozzle is moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. An exit area of the variable area nozzle has a first value when the variable area nozzle is in the first configuration and a second value when the variable area nozzle is in the second configuration. The variable area nozzle includes a flap moveably connected to the propulsion system structure. The linkage system mechanically links the variable area nozzle with the propulsion system structure. The linkage system includes a driver linkage, a first bell crank, a bridge linkage, a second bell crank, a follower linkage and a crank arm.

    Plunger Seal Apparatus and Sealing Method
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230213003A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-06

    申请号:US17567385

    申请日:2022-01-03

    IPC分类号: F02K1/80 F16J15/34 F02K1/12

    摘要: In some embodiments, apparatuses are provided herein useful to sealing a gap, such as a gap between a gas turbine engine nozzle flap and sidewall. An apparatus for sealing such a gap may be a plunger seal that includes a plunger, a retaining element, a guide pin, and a biasing element. The plunger includes a sealing edge and an actuating edge having at least one recess and an opening formed therein. The biasing element and a portion of the guide pin are nested in the recess. The retaining element anchor the plunger to the retaining element. The retaining element also anchors the plunger seal to the housing When installed in a gap, the housing engages the flap and the plunger engages the sidewall. The biasing element is under compression and urges the guide pin into the actuating edge to urge the plunger toward the sidewall and seal the gap.

    MIXED FLOW EXHAUST THRUST REVERSER WITH AREA CONTROL NOZZLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20230160355A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-25

    申请号:US17532673

    申请日:2021-11-22

    申请人: ROHR, INC.

    IPC分类号: F02K1/70 F02K1/76 F02K1/12

    摘要: An articulating exhaust nozzle thrust reverser includes an outer articulating panel comprising an outer skin and an outer thrust reverser door and an inner articulating panel comprising a forward inner skin, an aft inner skin, and an inner thrust reverser door. The outer articulating panel is configured to pivot to vary a nozzle exit area. The forward inner skin is configured to pivot to vary a nozzle throat area. The outer thrust reverser door is pivotally coupled to the outer skin. The inner thrust reverser door is pivotally coupled to the aft inner skin. The outer articulating panel and the inner articulating panel may be individually operated to independently vary the exhaust nozzle throat area and/or the exhaust nozzle exit area.