Patents Assigned to Societe Natinale D'Etude et de Construction de Moteurs D'Aviation S.N.E.C.M.A.
  • Patent number: 5566884
    Abstract: Convergent flaps of a jet engine nozzle are controlled by actuating cylinders through actuating levers hinged to the fixed structure of the engine and by connecting rods. Divergent flaps are slaved to the convergent flaps by connecting rods themselves driven by the actuating levers. Cold flaps not hinged to the divergent flaps are slaved to the convergent flaps by further connecting rods connected to the first-named connecting rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Societe Natinale D'Etude et de Construction de Moteurs D'Aviation S.N.E.C.M.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Marie E. C. Hardy, Gerard E. A. Jourdain, Marcel R. Soligny