Title: Thrust reverser for a fluid flow propulsion engine

Abstract: In a gas turbine ducted fan engine, the inner wall portion which during cruise blocks the inner end of the reverser outlet, and the blocker flaps are separate entities which are aligned with each other in an upstream, downstream direction. This enables inter alia, the inner wall portion to be of much stiffer construction than hitherto, per unit volume of material used and thus improves sealing of the fan duct.

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Inventors: Taylor, Maurice I. (Allestree, GB)

Application Number: 896021
Filing Date: 1978-04-12
Publication_date: 1979-12-11
Assignee: Rolls-Royce Limited (London, GB2)
Primary Class(es): 60/226.2 239/265.31
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US Patent Ref:

3568931	Mar, 1971	Mortlock	239/265.
3620022	Nov, 1971	Beale	239/265.
4047682	Sep, 1977	Brownhill	239/265.

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Primary Examiner: Hart, Douglas
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Attorney: Cushman, Darby & Cushman