Aircraft propulsion system comprising a load-bearing structure interposed between an engine and a primary mast structure

The aircraft propulsion system addresses force transfer inefficiencies by incorporating a supporting structure with rigid and shock-absorbing connections, improving thrust and inertial load management.

FR3166886A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-04-03AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)
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Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing aircraft propulsion systems do not optimize the transfer of forces between the motorization and the primary structure of the mast, leading to inefficiencies.

Method used

Aircraft propulsion system with a motor attachment system comprising a supporting structure extending between a front and rear end, surrounded by a nacelle, and including rigid and shock-absorbing connections to enhance force transmission, utilizing a truss structure with transverse reinforcements and shock-absorbing mounts to manage inertial loads.

Benefits of technology

Optimizes the transmission of forces between the motorization and the primary mast structure, enhancing the efficiency of thrust and inertial load transfer.

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Abstract

Aircraft propulsion assembly comprising a support structure interposed between an engine and a primary structure of a mast. The invention relates to an aircraft propulsion assembly (30) comprising: an engine (32), a primary structure (50) of a mast (36), a nacelle (34) surrounding a rear part (B) of the engine (32), an engine attachment system (54) which comprises: a support structure (58) positioned between the engine (32) and the nacelle (34), a first rigid-type linkage system (60) connecting the front end (58.1) of the support structure (58) and a front part (A) of the engine (32), a second rigid-type linkage system (62) connecting the support structure (58) and the primary structure (50), at least one rear shock-absorbing engine attachment (98) interposed between the rear part (B) of the engine (32) and the nacelle (34). The invention also relates to an aircraft comprising at least one such propulsion system.Figure 4.
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Description

Title of the invention: Aircraft propulsion assembly comprising a load-bearing structure interposed between an engine and a primary mast structure

[0001] The present application relates to an aircraft propulsion system comprising a supporting structure interposed between an engine and a primary structure of a mast, and to an aircraft comprising at least one such propulsion system.

[0002] According to a configuration visible in figures 1 to 3, an aircraft 10 comprises several propulsion units 12 which are positioned under the wing 14 of the aircraft 10.

[0003] A propulsion assembly 12 includes a motor 16, a nacelle (not shown in Figures 2 and 3) positioned around the motor 16 and a mast 18 connecting the motor 16 to the rest of the aircraft 10, in particular to the wing 14.

[0004] For the remainder of this description, a longitudinal direction X is parallel to the axis of rotation A16 of the motor 16. A transverse plane is a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation A16 of the motor 16. A longitudinal plane is a plane passing through the axis of rotation A16 of the motor 16. A horizontal transverse direction Y is a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation A16 of the motor 16 and horizontal. A vertical transverse direction Z is a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation A16 of the motor 16 and vertical. A vertical median plane PMV is a vertical plane containing the axis of rotation A16 of the motor 16. The terms front and rear refer to the direction of airflow in the motor 16, which flows from front to rear.

[0005] The engine 16 comprises a fan 20 which includes a fan casing 20.1 and a reactor core 22 which has a front portion 22.1 positioned inside the fan 20, a central portion 22.2 and a rear portion 22.3 incorporating, in particular, a nozzle. Depending on one configuration, the central portion 22.2 has a smaller cross-section than the front and rear portions 22.1, 22.3. The reactor core 22 has an outer casing called the engine casing F22.

[0006] The mast 18 includes a primary structure 24, in the form of a box, which is connected to the sail 14 by a sail attachment system 26 and to the motor 16 by a motor attachment system 28. This primary structure 24 includes a front end 24.1, a middle part 24.2 and a rear end 24.3.

[0007] According to a first embodiment visible in [Fig. 2], the motor mounting system 28 comprises a front attachment 28.1 connecting the front end 24.1 of the primary structure 24 and the front and / or central part 22.1, 22.2 of the reactor core 22, a rear attachment 28.2 connecting the rear end 24.3 of the primary structure 24 and the rear part 22.3 of the reactor core 22 and two connecting rods 28.3, positioned symmetrically with respect to the vertical median plane PMV of the propulsion 16, connecting the primary structure 24 and the front and / or central part 22.1, 22.2 of the reactor core 22.

[0008] According to a second embodiment visible in [Fig.3], the engine attachment system 28 comprises a front attachment 28.1 connecting the front end 24.1 of the primary structure 24 and the fan casing 20.1 of the fan 20, a rear attachment 28.2 connecting the rear end 24.3 of the primary structure 24 and the rear part 22.3 of the reactor core 22 and two connecting rods 28.3, positioned symmetrically with respect to the vertical median plane PMV of the engine 16, connecting the primary structure 24 and the front and / or central part 22.1, 22.2 of the reactor core 22.

[0009] In certain circumstances, these two embodiments do not allow optimal transfer of forces between the motorization 16 and the primary structure 24 of the mast 18.

[0010] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the prior art.

[0011] To this end, the invention relates to an aircraft propulsion system comprising: a. A motorization system comprising front and rear sections, the rear section being connected to the front section. b. a primary mast structure, c. a nacelle configured to surround at least the rear part of the engine, d. a motor attachment system connecting the primary structure and the motor.

[0012] According to the invention, the motor attachment system comprises: a. a supporting structure extending between a front end and a rear end, surrounding the rear part of the engine and positioned between the engine and the nacelle, b. a first rigid-type connection system, positioned in a first transverse plane, linking the front end of the supporting structure and the front part of the motorization c. a second rigid connection system linking the load-bearing structure and the primary structure, d. at least one shock-absorbing rear engine mount interposed between the rear part of the engine and at least one element of the nacelle and the load-bearing structure, the rear shock-absorbing engine mount being positioned in a second transverse plane offset towards the rear relative to the first transverse plane.

[0013] This solution optimizes the transmission of forces between the motorization and the primary structure of the mast.

[0014] According to another characteristic, the load-bearing structure is a truss structure.

[0015] According to another feature, the load-bearing structure comprises at least two transverse reinforcements positioned in transverse planes and connecting reinforcements linking the transverse reinforcements to form the lattice structure, each transverse reinforcement describing an arc of a circle positioned in a transverse plane extending between first and second ends each connected to the primary structure; the second connection system comprising, for each end, a rigid connection linking the end and the primary structure.

[0016] According to another feature, the supporting structure comprises several sections configured to occupy an assembled state as well as a disassembled state, the sections of the supporting structure being dimensioned so as to allow insertion of the motorization inside the supporting structure in the disassembled state.

[0017] According to another feature, at least one of the transverse reinforcements comprises a first section connected to the primary structure, a second section connected to the primary structure and a lower section connected to the first and second sections by at least one removable link and / or by at least one hinge.

[0018] According to another feature, the first linking system comprises two front fasteners positioned at each end of the first section of a first transverse reinforcement located furthest forward, as well as two front fasteners positioned at each end of the second section of the first transverse reinforcement.

[0019] According to another feature, the propulsion assembly includes at least one accessory supported by and connected to the supporting structure.

[0020] According to another feature, the rear shock-absorbing motor mount comprises several first studs attached to an external surface of the rear part of the motorization and positioned in the second transverse plane.

[0021] According to another feature, the rear shock-absorbing engine mount includes several second pads attached to an interior surface of the nacelle and positioned in the second transverse plane.

[0022] According to another feature, the first and second studs are arranged so as to be pressed against each other.

[0023] According to another feature, at least some second pads are connected to each other by a ring or at least a section of a ring positioned in the second transverse plane.

[0024] According to another feature, the nacelle includes first and second hoods, each configured to occupy a closed state in which the hood is close to the supporting structure and an open state in which the hood is away from the supporting structure, the second studs being attached to an interior surface of the first and second hoods.

[0025] According to another feature, the studs are made of a material that is elastically deformable.

[0026] The invention also relates to an aircraft comprising at least one propulsion assembly according to one of the preceding characteristics.

[0027] Other features and advantages will become apparent from the following description of the invention, given by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, among which:

[0028] [Fig-1] is a perspective view of an aircraft,

[0029] [Fig.2] is a schematic side view of a propulsion assembly of an aircraft (without a nacelle) illustrating an early embodiment of the prior art,

[0030] [Fig.3] is a schematic side view of a propulsion assembly of an aircraft (without a nacelle) illustrating a second embodiment of the prior art,

[0031] [Fig.4] is a schematic side view of a propulsion assembly aircraft illustrating one embodiment of the invention,

[0032] [Fig.5] is a schematic side view of a propulsion assembly of an aircraft illustrating another embodiment of the invention,

[0033] [Fig.6] is a schematic side view of the propulsion assembly aircraft visible in [Fig. 5] showing the distribution of inertial loads applied to the propulsion system and the force paths,

[0034] [Fig.7] is a perspective view of an aircraft propulsion assembly with open hoods illustrating one embodiment of the invention,

[0035] [Fig.8] is a perspective view of an aircraft propulsion assembly with closed hoods illustrating one embodiment of the invention,

[0036] [Fig.9] is a section along line IX-IX of part of the propulsion assembly aircraft visible in [Fig.8],

[0037] [Fig. 10] is a cross-section of part of the aircraft propulsion assembly illustrating a detail of [Fig. 9],

[0038] [Fig. 11] is a perspective view of a load-bearing structure illustrating one embodiment of the invention,

[0039] [Fig. 12] is a perspective view of a load-bearing structure illustrating another embodiment,

[0040] [Fig. 13] is a schematic representation of the load-bearing structure visible in [Fig. 12] in the disassembled state on part (A) and in the partially assembled state on part (B),

[0041] [Fig. 14] is a rear view of a propulsion assembly comprising a load-bearing structure supporting accessories (with open hoods) illustrating one embodiment of the invention,

[0042] [Fig. 15] is a rear view of the propulsion assembly visible in [Fig. 14].

[0043] According to an embodiment shown in Figures 3 to 15, a propulsion assembly 30 comprises a motor 32 having a rotation axis A32, a nacelle 34 (visible in particular in Figures 4 to 6) positioned around the motor 32, and a mast 36 configured to connect the propulsion assembly 30, and more particularly the motor 32, to an aircraft structure 38 such as a wing, for example. An aircraft comprises at least one such propulsion assembly 30.

[0044] According to a configuration visible in [Fig. 4], the engine 32 is a turboprop. In this configuration, the propulsion assembly 30 comprises, at the front of the engine 32, a propeller 40 coupled to the engine 32. The latter comprises a reactor core 42 and a forward casing 44 containing a gearbox that couples the reactor core 42 and the propeller 40. In this case, the nacelle 34 surrounds the reactor core 42. It is approximately tubular and located at the rear of the forward casing 44, in line with the latter.

[0045] According to another configuration visible in [Fig.5], the engine 32 is a turbojet which includes a fan 46 and a reactor core 42. In this case, the nacelle 34 surrounds the fan 46 and the reactor core 42. It is approximately tubular and has, at the front of the fan 46, an air inlet 34.1.

[0046] Regardless of the configuration, the engine 32 is configured to generate thrust forces and comprises a front part A, such as the front casing 44 in the case of a turboprop or the fan 46 in the case of a turbojet, for example, and a rear part B, such as the reactor core 42, for example, connected to the front part A and positioned at the rear of the front part A, which has a cross-section (dimension taken in a transverse plane) smaller than the front part A. The thrust forces are transmitted to the aircraft structure 38 via the front part A.

[0047] The rear B section of the engine 32 incorporates, in particular, rotating stages of high- and low-pressure compressors and turbines, as well as a nozzle. Depending on one configuration, the reactor core 42 has an external surface F42 called the engine casing.

[0048] The nacelle 34 is configured to surround at least the rear part B of the engine 32 and includes at least one tubular wall 48 which has an inner surface F48 oriented towards the rear part 42.2 of the reactor core 42.

[0049] The mast 36 comprises a primary structure 50, in the form of a box, which is connected to the aircraft structure 38 by a wing attachment system 52 and to the engine 32 by an engine attachment system 54. This primary structure 50 extends from a forward end 50.1 to a rear end 50.2. According to an embodiment visible in [Fig.7], the primary structure 50 comprises an upper spar 56.1, a lower spar 56.2 as well as first and second side walls 56.3, 56.4.

[0050] The motor attachment system 54 comprises a support structure 58 extending between a front end 58.1 and a rear end 58.2, a first linkage system 60 connecting the front end 58.1 of the support structure 58 and the front part A of the motorization 32 and a second linkage system 62 connecting the support structure 58 and the primary structure 50 of the mast 36.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the supporting structure 58 is approximately tubular and positioned around the rear part B of the motorization 32, between the nacelle 34 and this rear part B.

[0052] In one configuration, the load-bearing structure 58 is an openwork structure, distinct from the primary structure 50 of the mast and the outer casing F42 of the reactor core 42. It has an openness ratio (corresponding to the ratio of the sum of the open areas to the total area) of at least 50%. Furthermore, unlike the outer casing F42 of the reactor core 42, it has sufficient rigidity to form a load path between the propulsion unit 32 and the primary structure 50. In one embodiment, this openwork structure is a truss structure. This load-bearing structure 58 comprises at least two transverse reinforcements 64.1, 64.2 positioned in transverse planes, as well as connecting reinforcements 64' linking the transverse reinforcements 64.1, 64.2 so as to form a truss structure.According to one arrangement, some 64' junction reinforcements are parallel to the longitudinal direction X while others are oblique and form an angle with the longitudinal direction X.

[0053] According to a first embodiment visible in Figures 4 and 5, the load-bearing structure 58 comprises first and second transverse reinforcements 64.1, 64.2 in the form of frames surrounding the rear part B of the motorization 32, the first transverse reinforcement 64.1, located furthest forward, being connected to the front part A of the motorization 32 by the first linkage system 60. The second linkage system 62 comprises a first attachment 62.1 connecting the first transverse reinforcement 64.1 and the primary structure 50 and a second attachment 62.2 connecting the second transverse reinforcement 64.2 and the primary structure 50.

[0054] According to a second embodiment shown in Figures 7, 8, 13 and 14, the load-bearing structure 58 comprises four transverse reinforcements 64.1, 64.2, 64.3, 64.4, each describing a circle or an arc of a circle positioned in a transverse plane. In one arrangement, each of the first, second and third transverse reinforcements 64.1, 64.2, 64.3, located furthest forward, describes an arc of a circle extending between first and second ends 66.1, 66.2, each connected to the primary structure 50, respectively, to the first and second side walls 56.3, 56.4 of the primary structure 50. The fourth reinforcement 64.4, located furthest rearward, describes an arc of a circle positioned against the lower stringer 56.2 of the primary structure 50.

[0055] According to the second embodiment, the second connection system 62 comprises, for each end 66.1, 66.2 of each of the first, second, and third transverse reinforcements 64.1, 64.2, 64.3, a rigid connection 68 linking the end 66.1, 66.2 and the primary structure 50. In addition, the connection system 62 comprises a rigid connection 68' (visible in [Fig. 14]) linking the fourth transverse reinforcement 64.4 and the primary structure 50. In one configuration, each rigid connection 68, 68' is an assembly for connecting two elements (a transverse reinforcement and the primary structure) by means of connecting elements such as bolts. Of course, the invention is not limited to this solution for the rigid connections 68, 68'.

[0056] According to one arrangement, the load-bearing structure 58 is approximately symmetrical with respect to the vertical median plane PMV visible on the [Fig. 15].

[0057] According to an embodiment visible in [Fig.1 1], the load-bearing structure 58 is made in one part.

[0058] According to another embodiment in Figures 12 and 13, the load-bearing structure 58 is made up of several sections configured to occupy an assembled state visible in [Fig. 12] and a disassembled state visible in [Fig. 13], the sections of the load-bearing structure 58 being dimensioned so as to allow the insertion of the motor 32 inside the load-bearing structure 58 in the disassembled state. As illustrated in [Fig.

[13] , according to one configuration, at least one of the transverse reinforcements 64.1, 64.2, 64.3 comprises a first section 70.1 connected to the first lateral wall 56.3 of the primary structure 50, a second section 70.2 connected to the second lateral wall 56.4 of the primary structure 50, and a lower section 70.3 connected to the first and second sections 70.1, 70.2 by at least one removable connection and / or by at least one hinge. According to an arrangement visible in part (A) of [Fig. 13], the lower section 70.3 is connected to the first section 70.1 by a first detachable link 72 and to the second section 70.2 by a second detachable link 72'. According to another arrangement visible on part (B) of [Fig.13], the lower section 70.3 is connected to the first section 70.1 by a joint 72.1 and to the second section 70.2 by a detachable link 72.2.

[0059] The propulsion assembly 30 includes at least one accessory 73, for example, a heat exchanger. According to a configuration shown in Figures 14 and 15, at least one of the accessories 73 of the propulsion assembly 30 is supported by and connected to the support structure 58. In one arrangement, at least one accessory 73 connected to the support structure 58 is positioned in an area between the support structure 58 and the drive unit 32, as illustrated in [Fig. 15]. Alternatively or in addition, at least one accessory 73 connected to the support structure 58 is positioned in an area between the support structure 58 and the nacelle 34.

[0060] According to another embodiment, the first connecting system 60 is positioned in a first transverse plane PI and comprises several front fasteners 74 connecting the load-bearing structure 58 and the front part A of the drive unit 32. The first connecting system 60 comprises at least three front fasteners 74. According to one embodiment, the first connecting system 60 comprises four front fasteners 74, positioned symmetrically with respect to the vertical median plane PMV, located at the level of the first transverse reinforcement 64.1. According to one arrangement, two front fasteners 74 are positioned at each end of the first section 70.1 of the first transverse reinforcement 64.1 and two front fasteners 74 are positioned at each end of the second section 70.2.

[0061] Each of the front fasteners 74 is a rigid connection corresponding to an assembly that allows two elements (the transverse reinforcement 64.1 and the front part A of the engine 32) to be joined by means of connecting elements such as bolts. Of course, the invention is not limited to this solution for the front fasteners 74.

[0062] Regardless of the embodiment, the front fasteners 74 are positioned approximately in the first transverse plane PL. Regardless of the number of front fasteners 74, the first linkage system 60 is configured to obtain an isostatic or hyperstatic link between the front part A of the motorization 32 and the supporting structure 58 and to ensure a transfer of forces along the longitudinal direction X, such as thrust forces, and the transverse and horizontal direction Y, such as inertial loads of the front part A of the motorization 32.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the nacelle 34 comprises at least one hood configured to occupy a closed state, visible in [Fig. 8], in which the hood is close to the supporting structure 58 and the nacelle 34 and forms an envelope surrounding the drive unit 32, as well as an open state, visible in Figures 14 and 15, in which the hood is away from the supporting structure 58 and allows access to the drive unit 32. According to one configuration, the nacelle 34 comprises a first front hood 76.1, a first rear hood 76.1', a second front hood 76.2, and a second rear hood 76.2', the first and second front hoods 76.1, 76.2 being symmetrical by with respect to the vertical median plane PMV, the first and second rear hoods 76.1', 76.2' being symmetrical with respect to the vertical median plane PMV.

[0064] Each of the first and second front and rear hoods 76.1, 76.1', 76.2, 76.2' extends between a first edge 78 connected by a hinge to the primary structure 50 and a second free edge 80 opposite the first edge 78. In the open state, the second edges 80 of the first and second front or rear hoods 76.1, 76.1', 76.2, 76.2' are separated. In the closed state, the second edges 80 of the first and second front or rear hoods 76.1, 76.1', 76.2, 76.2' are joined and held joined, in the closed state, by a locking system.

[0065] According to a configuration visible in Figures 9 and 10, each of the first and second front hoods 76.1, 76.2 comprises a front edge 82 configured to cooperate with the first transverse reinforcement 64.1 when the hood is in the closed state and a rear edge 84 configured to cooperate with the third transverse reinforcement 64.3 when the hood is in the closed state. The front edge 82 has a flange that cooperates with a groove provided at the level of the first transverse reinforcement 64.1. The rear edge 84 has a flange 86 that cooperates with a groove 88 provided at the level of the third transverse reinforcement 64.3. Each of the first and second rear hoods 76.1', 76.2' comprises a front edge 90 configured to cooperate with the third transverse reinforcement 64.3 when the hood is in the closed state and a rear edge 92. As illustrated in detail in [Fig.10], the front edge 90 has a collar 94 which cooperates with a groove 96 provided at the level of the third transverse reinforcement 64.3. .

[0066] Each of the first and second front, rear hoods 76.1, 76.1', 76.2, 76.2' is configured to be pressed against the load-bearing structure 58 in the closed state.

[0067] The motor attachment system 54 includes at least one rear damping motor attachment 98 configured to ensure the transfer of inertial loads from the rear part B of the motorization 32. The rear damping motor attachment 98 is positioned in a second transverse plane P2 offset towards the rear with respect to the first transverse plane PI, more particularly offset towards the rear with respect to the third transverse reinforcement 64.3.

[0068] This rear damping engine mount 98 is configured to ensure the transfer of forces in the horizontal and vertical transverse directions Y, Z, such as the inertial loads of the rear part B of the engine 32 and more particularly of the rear part 42.2 of the reactor core 42. In one arrangement, the rear damping engine mount 98 is interposed between the rear part 42.2 of the reactor core 42 and at least one element of the nacelle 34 and the supporting structure 58. In one arrangement, the rear damping engine mount 98 is interposed between the nacelle 34 and the rear part 42.2 of the reactor core 42. The rear damping engine mount 98 can extend over part of the circumference or over the entire circumference of the motorization 32.

[0069] According to one configuration, the rear shock-absorbing motor mount 98 is integral with the nacelle and more particularly with the first and second rear hoods 76.1', 76.2' and / or the rear part B of the motorization 32.

[0070] According to an embodiment shown in [Fig. 14], the rear shock-absorbing engine mount 98 comprises several first pads 98.1 attached to the outer surface of the rear part 42.2 of the reactor core 42 and distributed regularly over at least a portion of the circumference of the reactor core 42 in the same second transverse plane P2. Thus, the first pads 98.1 can be positioned on a portion of the circumference or on the entire circumference of the reactor core 42.

[0071] In addition, the rear shock-absorbing engine mount 98 includes several Second pads 98.2 attached to the inner surface F48 of the nacelle 34, more specifically to the first and second rear cowlings 76.1', 76.2', distributed regularly over at least part of the circumference of the nacelle 34 in the same second transverse plane P2. Thus, the second pads 98.2 can be positioned on part of the circumference or on the entire circumference of the nacelle 34.

[0072] The first and second studs 98.1, 98.2 are arranged so as to be pressed against each other when the first and second rear hoods 76.1', 76.2' are in the closed state.

[0073] The first and / or second pads 98.1, 98.2 are made of a material that can be elastically deformed, such as an elastomer for example.

[0074] According to a configuration visible in figures 7 and 8, at least some second pads 98.2 are connected to each other by a ring 100 or at least a section of a ring positioned in the second transverse plane P2.

[0075] Alternatively, the rear shock-absorbing motor mount 98 includes studs added only on the rear part B of the motor 32 or only on the nacelle 34.

[0076] As illustrated in [Fig. 6], the supporting structure 58, connecting respectively to the front part A of the engine 32 and to the primary structure 50 of the mast, as well as the first and second rigid-type connecting systems 60, 62, form a load path between the engine 32 and the primary structure 50 of the mast. This load path ensures, among other things, the transmission of the thrust and aerodynamic forces of the fan and the transfer of the inertial loads of the front part A of the engine 32. In addition, the rear damping engine mount 98 ensures the transfer of the inertial load forces between the rear part B of the engine 32 and the supporting structure 58 and / or nacelle 34 and does not participate in the transmission of thrust and aerodynamic forces of the blower.

[0077] This configuration optimizes the transmission of forces between the motorization 32 and the primary structure 50 of the mast.

Claims

Demands

1. Aircraft propulsion assembly (30) comprising: a. an engine (32) which comprises front and rear parts (A, B), the rear part (B) being connected to the front part (A), b. a primary structure (50) of a mast (36), c. a nacelle (34) configured to surround at least the rear part (B) of the motor (32), d. a motor attachment system (54) linking the primary structure (50) and the motorization (32); e. characterized in that the engine attachment system (54) comprises a load-bearing structure (58) extending between a front end (58.1) and a rear end (58.2), a first rigid-type linkage system (60), positioned in a first transverse plane (PI), connecting the front end (58.1) of the support structure (58) and the front part (A) of the motorization (32) and a second rigid type linkage system (62) connecting the support structure (58) and the primary structure (50), the support structure (58) surrounding the rear part (B) of the motorization (32) and being positioned between the motorization (32) and the nacelle (34), and in that the motor attachment system (54) includes at least one rear damping motor attachment (98) interposed between the rear part (B) of the motorization (32) and at least one element among the nacelle (34) and the support structure (58), the rear damping motor attachment (98) being positioned in a second transverse plane (P2) offset rearward relative to the first transverse plane (PI).

2. Propulsion assembly (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the supporting structure (58) is a lattice structure.

3. Propulsion assembly (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the supporting structure (58) comprises at least two transverse reinforcements (64.1, 64.2, 64.3, 64.4) positioned in transverse planes and connecting reinforcements (64') linking the transverse reinforcements (64.1, 64.2, 64.3, 64.4) so ​​as to form the lattice structure, each transverse reinforcement (64.1, 64.2, 64.3, 64.4) describing an arc of a circle positioned in a transverse plane which extends between first and second ends (66.1, 66.2) each connected to the primary structure (50), the second connection system (62) comprising, for each end (66.1, 66.2), a rigid connection (68) linking the end (66.1, 66.2) and the primary structure (50).

4. Propulsion assembly (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier structure (58) comprises several sections configured to occupy an assembled state as well as a disassembled state, the sections of the carrier structure (58) being dimensioned so as to allow insertion of the motorization (32) inside the carrier structure (58) in the disassembled state.

5. Propulsion assembly (30) according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that at least one of the transverse reinforcements (64.1, 64.2, 64.3) comprises a first section (70.1) connected to the primary structure (50), a second section (70.2) connected to the primary structure (50) and a lower section (70.3) connected to the first and second sections (70.1, 70.2) by at least one detachable link and / or by at least one articulation.

6. Propulsion assembly (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first linkage system (60) comprises two front attachments (74) positioned at each end of the first section (70.1) of a first transverse reinforcement (64.1) located furthest forward and two front attachments (74) positioned at each end of the second section (70.2) of the first transverse reinforcement (64.1).

7. Propulsion assembly (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the propulsion assembly (30) comprises at least one accessory (73) supported by and connected to the supporting structure (58).

8. Propulsion assembly (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear damping motor attachment (98) comprises several first studs (98.1) attached to an external surface of the rear part (B) of the motorization (32) and positioned in the second transverse plane (P2).

9. Propulsion assembly (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear damping motor attachment (98) comprises several second studs (98.2) attached to an internal surface (F48) of the nacelle (34) and positioned in the second transverse plane (P2).

10. Propulsion assembly (30) according to claims 8 and 9, characterized in that the first and second studs (98.1, 98.2) are arranged so as to be pressed against each other.

11. Propulsion assembly (30) according to any one of claims 9 to 10, characterized in that at least some second studs (98.2) are connected to each other by a ring (100) or at least a section of a ring positioned in the second transverse plane (P2).

12. Propulsion assembly (3) according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the nacelle (34) comprises first and second hoods (76.1', 76.2') each configured to occupy a closed state in which the hood is close to the supporting structure (58) and an open state in which the hood is away from the supporting structure (58), and in that the second studs (98.2) are attached to an inner surface (F48) of the first and second hoods (76.1', 76.2').

13. Propulsion assembly (30) according to any one of claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the studs (98.1, 98.2) are made of an elastically deformable material.

14. Aircraft comprising at least one propulsion assembly (30) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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