Patents by Inventor Alexandre Bellanger
Alexandre Bellanger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240253802Abstract: An alveolar structure of an acoustic damping panel which is configured for damping at least one sound wave at a sound frequency, wherein the alveolar structure comprises at least one partition provided with at least one cavity configured such that the partition vibrates at a vibrational frequency substantially equal to the sound frequency of the sound wave to be damped. Also a method for producing such an alveolar structure, an acoustic damping panel comprising at least one such alveolar structure, and an aircraft comprising at least one such acoustic damping panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: François PONS, Laurent CAZEAUX, Arnulfo CARAZO MENDEZ, Florent MERCAT, Alexandre BELLANGER, Laurent PRESSEQ, Maxime GAUTHIER, Manuel TEIGNE, Philippe WESSEL, Joelle BONNEFONT
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Publication number: 20240253803Abstract: An alveolar structure of an acoustic damping panel which is configured for damping at least one sound wave of a sound frequency, wherein the alveolar structure comprises at least one attached element, separate from partitions, and configured for vibrating at a frequency substantially equal to the sound frequency of the sound wave to be damped. Also a method for producing such an alveolar structure, an acoustic damping panel comprising at least one such alveolar structure, and an aircraft comprising at least one such acoustic damping panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: François PONS, Laurent CAZEAUX, Arnulfo CARAZO MENDEZ, Florent MERCAT, Alexandre BELLANGER, Laurent PRESSEQ, Maxime GAUTHIER, Manuel TEIGNE, Philippe WESSEL, Joelle BONNEFONT
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Publication number: 20240174370Abstract: A propulsion system fastened to one side of an aircraft and having a longitudinal axis and a mid-plane and having a nacelle with two inner cowls, two outer cowls, two lower structural elements and two upper structural elements, wherein each outer cowl is articulated on a pylon by hinges with axes parallel to the longitudinal axis. The two outer cowls are contiguous at a separation plane containing the longitudinal axis and making, with the mid-plane, an acute angle. The axes are asymmetrical with respect to the mid-plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Pascal GOUGEON, Alexandre BELLANGER, Simon VANDERBAUWEDE
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Publication number: 20240124148Abstract: A nacelle includes a thrust reverser having a cowl movable in translation and an ejection structure also movable in translation and forming with the cowl a moving assembly, the moving assembly configured to moved, alternately, into a closed position in which the ejection structure is inserted into a housing formed in the nacelle and the cowl closes an ejection opening in the nacelle, and an open position in which the cowl releases the ejection opening in the nacelle and the ejection structure is located in this ejection opening, the positioning of the ejection structure in the housing in the closed position making it possible, in particular, to make space in the ejection opening and to reduce the size of the thrust reverser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Frédéric Chelin, Christophe Bourdeau, Alexandre Bellanger, Lauren Davis
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Publication number: 20230166829Abstract: A heat shield for protecting a part of an aircraft is disclosed including superposed layers providing thermal protection, and one or more layers providing fire protection. The heat shield also may include other layers implementing other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Alexandre BELLANGER, Arnaud TONNELE
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Publication number: 20230166830Abstract: A heat shield including a main component and at least one secondary component for a part of an aircraft are disclosed including a main component adhesively bonded to the part and at least one secondary component secured removably to the main component. The main component and the secondary component are made from at least one material that simultaneously provides thermal protection and fire protection, therefore making it possible to obtain a heat shield that is particularly effective and includes at least one removable secondary component allowing access.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Alexandre BELLANGER, Arnaud TONNELE
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Patent number: 11085395Abstract: A nacelle for a jet engine having a selectively operated reverse thruster which redirects air flow to a cascade during a reverse thrust operation, the nacelle including a fancowl panel configured as a stationary partial cover for a jet engine; and a translating cowl panel configured to move transversely during a reverse thrust operation so as to expose a cascade for emitting reverse thrust airflow. In exemplary embodiments, a moveable automatic translating panel, or a rotatable hinge panel, or an extension portion of the fancowl is used to preserve clearance with an aircraft wing in a nacelle clearance area.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS S.A.S.Inventors: Frédéric Fort, Alexandre Bellanger, Laurent Jouathel, Gary Benjamin Davison, Richard Edward John Lockhart
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Patent number: 10544754Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thrust reverser device for a turbo jet engine nacelle including a fixed thrust reverser support structure having a longitudinal support half beam able to support a thrust reverser half-cowl, and the thrust reverser half-cowl mounted such that it can slide on the fixed structure in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device via a guidance assembly, between a direct-jet position and a reverse-thrust position. In particular, the fixed structure includes a structure for offsetting the guidance assembly that guides the half-cowl circumferentially in a plane radial to the longitudinal axis between its various positions with respect to the half-beam on which the half-cowl is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: AIRCELLEInventors: Serge Bunel, Alexandre Bellanger
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Publication number: 20200025137Abstract: A nacelle for a jet engine having a selectively operated reverse thruster which redirects air flow to a cascade during a reverse thrust operation, the nacelle including a fancowl panel configured as a stationary partial cover for a jet engine; and a translating cowl panel configured to move transversely during a reverse thrust operation so as to expose a cascade for emitting reverse thrust airflow. In exemplary embodiments, a moveable automatic translating panel, or a rotatable hinge panel, or an extension portion of the fancowl is used to preserve clearance with an aircraft wing in a nacelle clearance area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS S.A.S.Inventors: Frédéric Fort, Alexandre Bellanger, Laurent Jouathel, Gary Benjamin Davison, Richard Edward John Lockhart
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Publication number: 20160273489Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thrust reverser device for a turbo jet engine nacelle including a fixed thrust reverser support structure having a longitudinal support half beam able to support a thrust reverser half-cowl, and the thrust reverser half-cowl mounted such that it can slide on the fixed structure in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the device via a guidance assembly, between a direct-jet position and a reverse-thrust position. In particular, the fixed structure includes a structure for offsetting the guidance assembly that guides the half-cowl circumferentially in a plane radial to the longitudinal axis between its various positions with respect to the half-beam on which the half-cowl is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Serge BUNEL, Alexandre Bellanger
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Patent number: 9409650Abstract: An aircraft nacelle includes: a thrust reverse device having movable cowls, and a supporting structure to support the thrust reverser device. The supporting structure includes: a base body extending along a longitudinal direction of the nacelle and made from a composite material, and a wall of the base body forming an unclosed cross section having an open portion to provide access to an inner surface of the supporting structure from outside, and a plurality of reinforcements which is made from a composite material, and attached on the inner surface along the longitudinal direction. In particular, the reinforcements are integrated in the inner surface of the supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: AIRCELLEInventors: Alexandre Bellanger, Florent Bouillon, Laurent Dubois
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Patent number: 9341142Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a beam, in particular for a cascade thrust reverser, including a skin made of a composite material and defining a closed section, wherein said beam is filled with a core material.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: AIRCELLEInventors: Alexandre Bellanger, Florent Bouillon, Laurent Dubois
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Patent number: 9334831Abstract: A nacelle for an aircraft bypass turbofan engine includes an upstream section via which an airflow enters, a middle section surrounding the fan of the turbofan and a downstream section having an inner structure and an outer structure delimiting a flow duct in which the air flows. The outer structure includes one cowling movably mounted on the inner fixed structure. The nacelle also has a top to accept a pylon for attaching a wing of the aircraft. The nacelle further includes one first panel mounted on the inner structure on one side of the nacelle and one second panel mounted on the other side of the nacelle. The first panel undergoes a physical interference with a part of the wing. The second panel increases the air removed from this other side of the nacelle during thrust reversal.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: AIRCELLEInventors: Patrick Gonidec, Alexandre Bellanger
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Patent number: 9010681Abstract: A supporting half-structure for an aircraft engine nacelle is provided that includes at least one longitudinal beam and a front half-frame, the beam and the half-frame being formed of composite materials. The half frame has an open section, and the half-structure defines a structure selected from the group consisting of: the beam and the front half-frame form a one-piece part; the beam has an extension with an open section, the shape of which matches that of the front half-frame, the extension being attached to the half frame; and the front half-frame has an extension with an open shape, the shape of which matches the beam, wherein the extension is attached to the beam.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: AircelleInventors: Alexandre Bellanger, Florent Bouillon, Laurent Dubois
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Patent number: 8840064Abstract: A stub frame for a cascade vane thrust reverser structure of an aircraft nacelle is attached to one or more cascade vanes. The stub frame includes an integral primary structure with a C-shaped longitudinal section, a secondary structure acting as a cascade edge and attached to the primary structure at one end, and transverse stiffeners connecting the two ends of the primary structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: AircelleInventors: Alexandre Bellanger, Laurent Dubois, Florent Bouillon, Stephane Bardin
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Publication number: 20120256051Abstract: The invention relates to a stub frame (121) for a cascade thrust reverser structure of a nacelle (101) of an aircraft, said stub frame (121) being intended for being fastened to one or more cascade vanes (113, 181) and including an integral primary structure (141) with a substantially C-shaped longitudinal section, a secondary structure (143) acting as a cascade edge and attached to said primary structure (141) at one end, and transverse stiffeners (145) connecting the two ends (142, 144) of the primary structure (141). The invention also relates to a cascade thrust reverser structure and a nacelle comprising such a stub frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: AIRCELLEInventors: Alexandre Bellanger, Laurent Dubois, Florent Bouillon, Stephane Bardin
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Publication number: 20120248284Abstract: The present invention relates to a supporting structure (200) for a nacelle of a jet engine, in particular provided with a thrust reverser device, including at least one base body (201) made of a composite material, characterised in that the base body has a transverse section which is essentially open and provided with at least one reinforcement means.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: AIRCELLEInventors: Alexandre Bellanger, Florent Bouillon, Laurent Dubois