VARIABLE AREA NOZZLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAMEA variable area nozzle assembly (36) includes a fixed structure (38) surrounding an exhaust duct (40) extending along a nozzle (44) axis. The fixed structure (38) defines an exhaust duct outlet (46) o…DRIVE·Dec 17·2 min readFollowF02K1/12ROHR INC [US]
AN EXHAUST NOZZLE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINEThere is disclosed an exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine engine, the exhaust nozzle comprising an outer frame extending along a longitudinal direction, a convergent petal pivotably attached to the frame…DRIVE·Feb 21·2 min readFollowF02K1/12ROLLS ROYCE PLC [GB]
Variable area fan nozzle with locking assemblyA nozzle locking assembly is provided for an aircraft with a thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) having a transcowl and a variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) system having a nozzle. The nozzle locking…DRIVE·Apr 3·1 min readFollowF02K1/12HONEYWELL INT INC [US]
Integrated variable area fan nozzle and thrust reversal actuation system and method of operating movable structures of a nacelleAn integrated variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) and thrust reversing actuation system (TRAS) system (15) includes movable surfaces (46) for adjusting an exit area (48) for bypass flow and cowls (52) mov…DRIVE·Jan 9·2 min readFollowF02K1/12HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP [US]
External flap retaining mechanism for an exhaust nozzleAn external flap connection assembly for a turbine engine nozzle (10) has a track frame (410), a slider track (420), and an external flap (24). The external flap (24) is removably connected to the sli…DRIVE·Dec 7·1 min readFollowF02K1/12UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP [US]
Jet engine convergent nozzleThe nozzle has controlled and follower flaps (14, 16) made up of composite ceramic matrix material. Each flap is formed as a single unit with cylindrical parts (20, 22) on a peripheral sealing joint a…DRIVE·Feb 1·1 min readFollowF02K1/12SNECMA [FR]
Divergent flap for a gas turbine engineA divergent flap assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a hotsheet (38), a backbone structure (40) for supporting the hotsheet, and a plow portion (46) secured to the backbone structure (40) to bri…DRIVE·Dec 14·1 min readFollowF02K1/12UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP [US]
Method and apparatus for increasing a durability of an exhaust nozzle flap sealA variable geometry exhaust nozzle (90) for a gas turbine engine (20) having an exhaust centerline (74), said nozzle (90) comprising: a plurality of flaps (70) arranged around the exhaust centerline (…DRIVE·May 11·2 min readFollowF02K1/12GEN ELECTRIC [US]
Operated flap for an axisymmetrical exhaust nozzle of a jet engineThe flap has a plate (22) in ceramic matrix composite material, and a metallic friction surface (24) placed under the width of the plate. The friction surface is in contact with a metallic jet nozzle …DRIVE·Mar 23·1 min readFollowF02K1/12SNECMA MOTEURS [FR]
