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15 results about "Thrust reversal" patented technology

Thrust reversal, also called reverse thrust, is the temporary diversion of an aircraft engine's thrust so that it acts against the forward travel of the aircraft, providing deceleration. Thrust reverser systems are featured on many jet aircraft to help slow down just after touch-down, reducing wear on the brakes and enabling shorter landing distances. Such devices affect the aircraft significantly and are considered important for safe operations by airlines. There have been accidents involving thrust reversal systems, including fatal ones.

A drag-reducing afterburner

This invention discloses a drag reduction and thrust reversal device, relating to the field of fluid dynamics technology. The invention includes a front drag reduction air intake assembly, an automatic rotary cutting assembly, two fluid delivery pipes, and the drag reduction and thrust reversal assembly. The automatic rotary cutting assembly is mounted on the front drag reduction air intake assembly. In this invention, the drag reduction and thrust reversal device, composed of the front drag reduction air intake assembly, the automatic rotary cutting assembly, the fluid delivery pipes, and the drag reduction and thrust reversal assembly, efficiently captures oncoming fluid through an inclined inlet at the front. A filter baffle at the inlet blocks large debris, which is then shredded and mixed by fluid-driven rotary cutting blades. The mixture is then transported through the fluid pipes to the end delivery pipes. Under the action of the tail jet pressurization device, the fluid forms a vortex and is ejected at high speed, generating reverse thrust. This converts oncoming resistance into propulsive power, directly propelling the ship forward, achieving the dual effects of drag reduction and thrust reversal, and converting drag energy into forward propulsion.
Owner:张兴贵

Aircraft nacelle equipped with at least one thrust reversal device comprising at least one longitudinal deflector, aircraft comprising at least one propulsion unit having such a nacelle

An aircraft nacelle equipped with a thrust reversal device which comprises: at least one deflection system configured to deflect an air stream channeled in the nacelle toward a lateral opening of the nacelle, in the activated state, at least one orientation system having: at least one transverse deflector configured to orient the air stream deflected by the deflection system in radial directions and toward the upstream end of the nacelle, at least one longitudinal deflector configured to orient the air stream deflected by the deflection system in at least one direction that forms an angle with a radial direction.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)

Thrust reverser comprising an improved translational actuation system for the reverser's moving structure

The invention relates to a thrust reverser (30) for an aircraft propulsion system, the reverser comprising a movable structure (29) that can be moved in translation relative to a fixed structure (18) between an advanced position of direct thrust and a rearward position of thrust reversal, the reverser comprising an actuation system (70) for moving the movable structure, consisting of one or more actuators (70a, 70b1, 70b2) each comprising an actuation member (72) that is movable in translation and centered on an actuation axis (74), the two movable reverser hoods being arranged symmetrically with respect to each other along a first median plane (P1) of the reverser. According to the invention, among the actuator(s) of the actuation system (70), an eccentric actuator (70a) is provided, the actuation axis of which (74) is circumferentially offset with respect to the first median plane (P1). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 6
Owner:SAFRAN NACELLES

Thrust reverser comprising a deployable deflection grid, and having a design that reduces its axial size

The invention relates to a thrust reverser for an aircraft propulsion assembly, comprising a fixed structure (31) and a movable structure (29), as well as a deployable deflection grid (32) which comprises a plurality of vane assemblies (32a) arranged successively in the axial direction. The thrust reverser also comprises a follower member (72) for connection between a rear grid support element (60) and the most downstream vane assembly (32a') of the grid, the member (72) being mounted movably relative to the assembly (32a') so as to adopt a retracted position when the movable structure (29) occupies its forward position for direct thrust, as well as a position of axial offset from the grid when the movable structure (29) occupies its rearward position for thrust reversal, in which the assembly (32a') is located axially further away from the rear grid support element (60) than in the forward position for direct thrust.
Owner:SAFRAN NACELLES

Thrust reverser comprising a secondary flow sealing membrane with an improved mounting

The invention relates to a thrust reverser for an aircraft propulsion system, the reverser comprising flow deflection means (32), as well as at least one deployable shut-off membrane (58) designed to direct at least a portion of the secondary flow circulating in the secondary stream towards the deflection means (32) when the reverser's moving structure is in the thrust reversal rearward position. The reverser also comprises a rear frame (60) for supporting the deflection means (32). According to the invention, the frame (60) is made in one piece, and one end (58a) of the deployable shut-off membrane (58) is engaged on a retaining rail (72) extending along the rear support frame (60), the retaining rail (72) being integrated into the rear support frame in one piece. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 9
Owner:SAFRAN NACELLES

Thrust reverser including a deployable deflection grid, and featuring a design that reduces its axial footprint

The invention relates to a thrust reverser for an aircraft propulsion system, the reverser comprising a fixed structure (31) and a movable structure (29), as well as a deployable deflection grid (32) comprising several axially arranged fin assemblies (32a). It also includes a follower member (72) for connecting a rear grid support element (60) to the most downstream fin assembly (32a') of the grid, the member (72) being movable relative to the assembly (32a') so as to adopt a retracted position when the movable structure (29) is in its forward direct thrust position, and an axially offset position of the grid when the movable structure (29) is in its rearward thrust reversal position, in which the assembly (32a') is further axially away from the rear grid support element (60) than in the forward direct thrust position. Figure for the abridged version: Fig. 3
Owner:SAFRAN NACELLES

Thrust reverser with improved reliability

A thrust reverser comprises: a stationary structure and a movable structure mounted opposite an opening; an actuator for selectively moving the movable structure between a direct jet position and a thrust reversal position; wherein the thrust reverser comprises a device for measuring a distance between a first measurement point and a second measurement point which is rigidly connected to the movable structure, and one of the measurement points comprises an emitter of a wave flow and the other one of the measurement points comprises a reflector element of at least a portion of the wave flow.
Owner:SAFRAN NACELLES

A high-precision positioning method for smart wearable devices in complex environments

PendingCN122307611AWalking cycleRemote sensing
This invention relates to the field of positioning and navigation technology, specifically to a high-precision positioning method for smart wearable devices in complex environments. The method includes: collecting the wearer's motion data and acquiring satellite signal strength; determining the thrust fluctuation value and thrust reversal anomaly degree for each cycle based on the motion data within each cycle; using the thrust fluctuation value and thrust reversal anomaly degree of the current cycle to determine whether the current cycle is a normal walking state; if it is determined to be a normal walking state, obtaining a step length reference value based on the distribution characteristics of thrust fluctuation values ​​in historical normal walking cycles; determining the environmental health score for the current cycle based on the satellite signal strength corresponding to the current cycle and the number of satellites searched by the smart wearable device; if the environmental health score is lower than a preset safety threshold, updating the wearer's position based on the step length reference value and real-time azimuth angle. This invention improves the positioning accuracy of smart wearable devices in complex environments.
Owner:HUNAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

Method for determining safety speed-height envelope of aircraft in air thrust starting

The invention belongs to the field of flight mechanics, and particularly relates to a method for determining a safety speed-altitude envelope of aircraft thrust reverser in the air. The method comprises the following steps: determining a backstepping fault most critical mode through airplane air-opening backstepping fault mode analysis; the maximum asymmetric torque and the maximum asymmetric torque coefficient in the backstepping fault most critical mode are calculated; constructing a lateral balance equation of the aircraft under the asymmetric moment, solving the rudder skewness required for balancing the asymmetric moment under different speeds, and constructing a curve of the rudder skewness changing along with the speed; obtaining a rudder deviation limiting curve, selecting an intersection point of the rudder deviation limiting curve and the rudder deviation curve changing along with the speed, and obtaining an aircraft speed left boundary limit value by selecting an abscissa of the intersection point; and on the basis of the normal flight speed-altitude envelope of the aircraft, replacing the left boundary of the normal flight speed-altitude envelope with an aircraft speed left boundary limit value, namely the constructed aircraft air thrust reversal safety speed-altitude envelope.
Owner:XIAN AIRCRAFT DESIGN INST OF AVIATION IND OF CHINA

Loss actuation apparatus for thrust reverser

The invention relates to an actuation device (1) for an aircraft thrust reversal system (3) comprising at least one thrust reversal device (2), the actuation device (1) comprising at least one power drive unit (10), the at least one power drive unit is located on the upstream side of the first lost motion lock (12a) and is designed to actuate the input shaft (11) of the first lock (12a), the first lock is designed to actuate, when unlocked, an output shaft located on the downstream side, the output shaft driving the flexible synchronizing shaft (13), and the actuation device (1) further comprises at least one first movable cylinder rod (14b), a first movable cylinder rod is mechanically connected to the flexible synchronization shaft and is fixed to a movable element of the thrust reversal device (2), the first movable rod belonging to a first set of movable rods associated with the first lock (12a).
Owner:SAFRAN NASEL

Thrust reverser comprising a deployable flow deflection membrane, and featuring a design that reduces its axial footprint

The invention relates to a thrust reverser (30) for an aircraft propulsion system, the reverser comprising a fixed structure (31) and a movable structure (29), and at least one deployable deflection diaphragm (32) designed to deflect at least a portion (20B') of a secondary flow when this diaphragm is in a deployed configuration, the diaphragm comprising an opening contour (112) having a rear portion of the opening contour (112b). According to the invention, the reverser is configured such that the diaphragm (32) moves from a folded configuration to the deployed configuration by rearward displacement of its rear portion of the opening contour (112b), driven by the movable structure (29) during its translational movement from its forward direct thrust position to its rearward thrust reversal position. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 5
Owner:SAFRAN NACELLES

Method for braking an aircraft turbine engine

Method for braking an aircraft turbine engine including a fan or a propeller connected to a turbine by a shaft and an electric generator connected to the shaft, the method comprising the following steps:a request to brake the turbine engine by thrust reversal;a calculation of a turbine braking setpoint by a control system; andin response to the braking setpoint, an adjustment by the control system of a resistance of a dissipative load to draw electric power from the electric generator to the dissipative load.
Owner:SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES SAS