An aircraft turbofan engine variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) is disclosed that has a forward end that is continuously supported within a circumferential recess in the wall of the nacelle in front of it. During operation, the VAFN translates back and forth but always has its front end within the recess. Relatively simple seals help seal the recess against the VAFN. An array of openings with aft facing vanes, termed an aft cascade, is built into the VAFN. The openings are hidden within the recess when the VAFN is in the forward-most positions, and they are exposed to allow air to flow from the bypass duct through the cascade when the VAFN is in aft positions. The aft cascades can have different airflow directions based on their locations around the engine.


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    Title :

    AFT cascade translating variable area fan nozzle


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-04-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F01D Strömungsmaschinen [Kraft- und Arbeitsmaschinen oder Kraftmaschinen], z.B. Dampfturbinen , NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / F02K JET-PROPULSION PLANTS , Strahltriebwerke



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