Variable area fan nozzle with bypass flow

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9970387
SERIAL NO

12672565

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The exit area of a nozzle assembly is varied by translating a ring assembly located at a rear of the engine nacelle. The ring may be axially translatable along the axis of the engine. As the ring translates, the trailing edge of the ring defines a variable nozzle exit area. Translation of the ring creates an upstream exit at a leading edge of the ring assembly. The upstream exit can be used to bleed or otherwise spill flow excess from the engine bypass duct. As the engine operates in various flight conditions, the ring can be translated to obtain lower fan pressure ratios and thereby increase the efficiency of the engine. Fairings partially enclose actuator components for reduced drag.

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ROHR INC850 LAGOON DRIVE CHULA VISTA CA 91910-2098
GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITEDSTAFFORD ROAD WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 7EH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bacon, Peter W Wolverhampton, GB 1 43
Baer, David A San Diego, US 16 124
Davies, Neil C Much Wenlock, GB 1 43
Frank, Joel Hudson San Diego, US 1 43
Harvey, John H Wolverhampton, GB 8 81
Hubberstey, Mark Wolverhampton, GB 9 99
James, Norman John San Diego, US 13 251
Jones, Tony Northfield, GB 29 206
McKleny, Bryant Lynoel San Diego, US 1 43
Roberts, Stephen Michael Boulder, US 8 171
Wang, Shunshen Richard Chula Vista, US 2 105
Wharton, Brett J Wednesbury, GB 1 43
Wylie, Steven Andrew San Diego, US 2 69

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