Patent ID: 8590287
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: F02K,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A method for opening and closing a thrust reverser door of a jet engine, comprising: providing at least one actuator for opening and closing the thrust reverser door; providing at least one locking mechanism for selectively locking the thrust reverser door in a closed position, the at least one locking mechanism including at least one first locking element arranged on the thrust reverser door and at least one second locking element arranged on a thrust reverser structure; the at least one first locking element engageable with the at least one second locking element for selectively locking the thrust reverser door in a closed position; providing the at least one first locking element with an unloading element and a force providing element separate from any forces generated by the at least one actuator; pulling the thrust reverser door in a closing direction at a beginning of the opening process by applying a force from the force providing element against the unloading element of the first locking element to move the first locking element in a closing direction to unload the at least one first locking element from the at least one second locking element for disengagement of the at least one first locking element from the at least one second locking element; releasing the locking mechanism by disengaging the at least one first locking element from the at least one second locking element so that the thrust reverser door can be moved to an open position.