Patents by Inventor Thomas Deforet

Thomas Deforet 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).

  • Publication number: 20240417086
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly for an aircraft, the propulsion assembly having a jet engine having a fan casing and a central casing around a longitudinal axis and having a vertical median plane passing through the longitudinal axis, an attachment pylon having a rigid structure that takes the form of a box that has a front wall and an upper spar extending forwardly in respect to the front wall, a front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the fan casing and a front end of the upper spar, and a complementary front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the central casing and a lower end of the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas DEFORET, Frédéric JOURNADE, Mathieu MAHE, Antoine CLAVEYROLLAS, Mathieu KALETA, Eric RENAUD
  • Publication number: 20240417089
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly for an aircraft, the propulsion assembly having a jet engine having a fan casing and a central casing around a longitudinal axis and having a vertical median plane passing through the longitudinal axis, an attachment pylon having a rigid structure that takes the form of a box that has a front wall and an upper spar extending forwardly in respect to the front wall, a front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the central casing and a lower end of the front wall, and a complementary front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the fan casing and a front end of the upper spar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas DEFORET, Frédéric JOURNADE, Mathieu MAHE, Antoine CLAVEYROLLAS, Mathieu KALETA, Eric RENAUD
  • Publication number: 20240417085
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly for an aircraft, the propulsion assembly having a jet engine having a fan casing and a central casing around a longitudinal axis and having a vertical median plane passing through the longitudinal axis, an attachment pylon having a rigid structure that takes the form of a box that has a front wall and an upper spar extending forwardly in respect to the front wall, a front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the fan casing and a front end of the upper spar, and a complementary front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the central casing and a lower end of the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas DEFORET, Frédéric JOURNADE, Mathieu MAHE, Antoine CLAVEYROLLAS, Mathieu KALETA, Eric RENAUD
  • Publication number: 20240417088
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly for an aircraft, the propulsion assembly having a jet engine, an attachment pylon having a rigid structure, and an extinguishing system. The extinguishing system is located in a front position relative to the rigid structure, the extinguishing system being positioned between the rigid structure and the jet engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas DEFORET, Mathieu MAHE, Mathieu KALETA, Eric RENAUD
  • Publication number: 20240417087
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly for an aircraft, the propulsion assembly having a jet engine having a fan casing and a central casing around a longitudinal axis and having a vertical median plane passing through the longitudinal axis, an attachment pylon having a rigid structure that takes the form of a box that has a front wall and an upper spar extending forwardly in respect to the front wall, a front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the central casing and a lower end of the front wall, and a complementary front engine attachment fixed between an upper area of the fan casing and a front end of the upper spar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas DEFORET, Frédéric JOURNADE, Mathieu MAHE, Antoine CLAVEYROLLAS, Mathieu KALETA, Eric RENAUD
  • Publication number: 20240400216
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly comprising a fan casing and a nacelle which comprises an air inlet which is connected to the front end of the fan casing, an intermediate portion which is positioned around the fan casing and a rear portion which cooperates with the rear end of the fan casing. The intermediate portion comprises at least one aerodynamic panel which extends from a front edge which is attached to the air inlet as far as a rear edge which is attached to the rear portion and at least one intermediate radial support comprising an internal edge which is connected to the fan casing and an external edge which is connected to the aerodynamic panel, this panel comprising a front edge which is connected to the air inlet by a first connection system. Also an aircraft with such a propulsion assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Eric RENAUD, Thomas DEFORET, Mathieu KALETA, Antoine CLAVEYROLLAS, Mathieu MAHE, Ginesa TORRES LOPEZ
  • Patent number: 12054271
    Abstract: A method for assembling an aircraft pylon including a primary structure and at least one internal system positioned at least partially within the primary structure, wherein the assembly method includes a first step of assembling a part of the primary structure so that the interior of the primary structure remains accessible, a step of mounting an internal systems module including at least one support and at least one internal system connected to the support, a second step of assembling the internal systems module and the partially assembled primary structure, a third step of assembling any element of the primary structure not assembled in the first assembly step, and an aircraft pylon assembled by such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignees: AIRBUS SAS, AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Sebastien Alby, Jean Geliot, Thomas Deforet, Olivier Dubois, Joël Dedieu, Xavier Bardey
  • Patent number: 11572184
    Abstract: A front engine attachment system for an engine of an aircraft, the front engine attachment system having an engine pylon having, in its front part, a frontal part having an attachment wall that has a front face, and a front engine attachment having a beam that is fixed against the front face and to which is fixed, on either side of a median plane, a rod system, wherein each rod system is fixed to the beam in an articulated manner by at least one first connection point, and is configured to be fixed to a front part of the engine in an articulated manner by at least one second connection point. Such a front engine attachment system thus has rod systems having two rods, allowing the shape of the rods and the shape of the beam to be simplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventors: Thomas Deforet, Rémi Lansiaux, Olivier Dubois, Jacky Puech
  • Patent number: 11542025
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly including a primary structure of a pylon having right and left extensions projecting with respect to right and left lateral panels of the primary structure and also right and left brackets, each having a first flank connected to the right or left lateral panel of the primary structure and a second flank pressed against the right or left extension, a front engine mount having first and second links, each connected to an engine and directly to the front transverse reinforcement by a first or second reinforcement connection pin passing through the right or left extension and the second flank of the right or left bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Michael Berjot, Thomas Deforet, Jacky Puech
  • Patent number: 11535389
    Abstract: A front engine attachment system for an engine of an aircraft. The front engine attachment system has an engine pylon having, in its front part, a frontal part having an attachment wall with a front face, and a front engine attachment having a beam fastened to the front face and to which a link-rod system is fastened on either side of a median plane. The beam is made up of a front plate and a rear plate that are fastened together in a removable manner. The rear plate is pressed against the front face. The front plate is disposed in front of the rear plate. Each link-rod system is fastened to the rear plate in an articulated manner by at least one first connection point and is configured to be fastened to a front part of the engine in an articulated manner by at least one second connection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventors: Thomas Deforet, Rémi Lansiaux, Olivier Dubois, Jacky Puech
  • Patent number: 11518531
    Abstract: An aircraft engine attachment connecting an attachment body and a primary structure of an aircraft pylon, the engine attachment comprising a shear pin immobilized in translation by a first immobilization system that comprises a shoulder and a removable stop that are integral with the primary structure, between which a flange of the shear pin is immobilized, and a second immobilization system that comprises a stop plate, connected by at least one removable link to the primary structure, which closes the first hole, at least in part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Jacky Puech, Thomas Deforet, Julien Cayssials
  • Patent number: 11518533
    Abstract: A front engine attachment system for an aircraft engine, the front engine attachment system having an engine pylon having, in its front part, a frontal part having an attachment wall with a front face, and a front engine attachment having a beam fastened to the front face and to which a link-rod system is fastened on either side of a median plane. The beam has front, intermediate and rear plates. The rear plate is pressed against the front face. The front plate is disposed in front of the rear plate. The intermediate plate is disposed between the front plate and the rear plate. Each link-rod system is fastened to the intermediate plate in an articulated manner by at least one first connection point and is configured to be fastened to a front part of the engine in an articulated manner by at least one second connection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Thomas Deforet, Rémi Lansiaux, Olivier Dubois, Jacky Puech
  • Patent number: 11518534
    Abstract: A front engine attachment system for an engine of an aircraft, the front engine attachment system having an engine pylon having, in its front part, a frontal part having an attachment wall with a front face, and a front engine attachment having a beam, which is fastened to the front face and to which a link rod is fastened on either side of a median plane. Each link rod is fastened to the beam in an articulated manner by at least one first connection point and is configured to be fastened to the engine in an articulated manner by at least one second connection point. The beam is made up of front, intermediate and rear plates. The rear plate is pressed against the front face. The front plate is disposed in front of the rear plate. The intermediate plate is disposed between the front plate and the rear plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventors: Thomas Deforet, Rémi Lansiaux, Olivier Dubois, Anthony Mertes, Jacky Puech
  • Publication number: 20220371743
    Abstract: A tank system for an aircraft, including a tank including an inner enclosure including a closed inner skin configured to store dihydrogen and an outer enclosure including an outer skin that surrounds the inner enclosure, a chassis including a front frame at a front end of the tank, and an attachment arrangement which attaches the outer skin of the outer enclosure to the front frame. A system of this kind makes it possible to react forces through the outer skin, thus reducing a complexity of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Julien ALLAIN, Thomas DEFORET, Julien LAVERNE, Emmanuel VARDELLE, Kotaro FUKASAKU, Carlos FLORES HERNANDEZ
  • Patent number: 11434015
    Abstract: An aircraft engine attachment connecting an attachment body and a primary structure of an aircraft pylon, the engine attachment comprising a shear pin immobilized in translation by a first immobilization system that comprises a shoulder and a removable stop that are integral with the primary structure, between which a flange of the shear pin is immobilized, and a second immobilization system that comprises, first, a groove positioned in an extension of the shear pin and, second, a fork connected to the primary structure via at least one removable link and interacting during operation with the groove in such a manner as to immobilize the shear pin in translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Jacky Puech, Thomas Deforet, Julien Cayssials
  • Patent number: 11345479
    Abstract: An engine attachment configured to link an engine and an aircraft pylon comprising a first end fitting having two mutually parallel wings, a joining piece positioned between the first end fitting wings and linked to the first end fitting by a link system, fixing elements, linking the first end fitting and the pylon, including first and second fixing elements positioned between the first end fitting wings which are inclined by an angle of between 10 and 45° to be able to be put in place and removed in the presence of the joining piece linked to the first end fitting by the link system. The inclined fixing elements absorb lateral loads. The joining piece and the first end fitting are linked by the link system before the engine is fixed to the pylon. The engine is fixed to the pylon by putting the fixing elements in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Jean Geliot, Thomas Deforet, Adeline Soulie, Olivier Dubois
  • Patent number: 11338929
    Abstract: A forward engine attachment system for an engine of an aircraft, the forward engine attachment system including a jet engine pylon including, in the region of the forward part thereof, a front part having an attachment wall, and a forward engine attachment with a connecting rod system on either side of a median plane, wherein each connecting rod system is fixed in articulated manner by at least one first link point to the attachment wall and is designed to be fixed in an articulated manner by at least one second link point to a forward part of the engine. Such a forward engine attachment system thus includes a direct coupling between the jet engine pylon and the engine, allowing the production of an assembly that is less heavy and is easier to produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Thomas Deforet, Rémi Lansiaux, Olivier Dubois, Jacky Puech
  • Patent number: 11325715
    Abstract: A linking device connecting an aircraft engine and a primary structure of an aircraft pylon, comprising a support connected to the primary structure, a spreader, extending between first and second ends that has a central part connected to the support by a principal link comprising a principal rotation axis, at least one system for limiting the deflection of the spreader comprising an extension secured to the spreader and also upper and lower stops, secured to a fitting secured to the support, between which the extension is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Thomas Deforet, Rémi Lansiaux, Olivier Dubois, Anthony Mertes, David Alric, Stéphane Nogues
  • Patent number: 11319081
    Abstract: A mounting pylon comprising a structure that comprises two C-shaped semi-structures and comprising an upper spar, a lower spar and a lateral flank, an upper panel, a lower panel, a reacting attachment point, two bars attached between the reacting attachment point and a jet engine, and a front wing attachment point attached to a wing box. The lateral flank comprises joists that are aligned between the front wing attachment point and the reacting attachment point, and where the angles between two successive joists are equal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventors: Thomas Deforet, Benoit Orteu, Olivier Gleize
  • Publication number: 20220055758
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly including a primary structure of a pylon having right and left extensions projecting with respect to right and left lateral panels of the primary structure and also right and left brackets, each having a first flank connected to the right or left lateral panel of the primary structure and a second flank pressed against the right or left extension, a front engine mount having first and second links, each connected to an engine and directly to the front transverse reinforcement by a first or second reinforcement connection pin passing through the right or left extension and the second flank of the right or left bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Michael BERJOT, Thomas DEFORET, Jacky PUECH