Patent ID: 8256708
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. An aircraft engine attachment device comprising: a rigid structure; and means for attaching an engine on the rigid structure, wherein the means for attaching comprises a rear engine attachment and a device for taking-up thrust forces generated by the engine, wherein the rear engine attachment is attached to the rigid structure by two lateral fittings attached to the rigid structure, wherein said device comprises two connecting rods mechanically connected to a spreader beam at a level of a rear end by a mechanical connection, a connection fitting attached to the rear engine attachment and mechanically connected to the rigid structure by a thrust pin, wherein the spreader beam is mechanically connected to the connection fitting and the lateral fittings limit pivoting of the spreader beam if at least one of said two connection rods breaks and ensuring transmission of thrust forces generated by the engine to the rigid structure, wherein the connection fitting comprises an external fitting and an internal fitting, and wherein the external fitting comprises a hollow body and a first plate extending toward a front of a casing and the internal fitting comprises a body housed in the hollow body of the external fitting and comprising a second plate extending forward from the body parallel to the first plate, the first and second plates forming a clevis mounting to which the spreader beam is mechanically connected.