Patent ID: 6845946
Filing Date: 2005-01-25
Classification: F02K,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A thrust reverser comprising: a fan nacelle having radially outer and inner skins extending axially from a leading edge defining an inlet to a trailing edge defining an outlet, and spaced apart radially to define a compartment spaced forwardly from said outlet; a forward louver pivotally mounted in said compartment; a forward flap pivotally mounted in said compartment below said forward louver, and pivotally joined to said forward louver for synchronization therewith; an aft louver pivotally mounted in said compartment behind said forward louver; an aft flap integrally joined to said aft louver for rotation therewith; a unison link pivotally joining together said forward and aft louvers; and an actuator joined to said louvers for rotation thereof between a stowed position contained in said compartment to a deployed position at which said forward and aft louvers are pivoted open outwardly from said outer skin, and said forward and aft flaps are pivoted open inwardly from said inner skin.