CLARENCE E LEBELL
Engineering in Peabody, MA
License number
Massachusetts 16340
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1984
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Peabody, MA 01960
Professional information
Hinging And Latching Apparatus
US Patent:
4369937, Jan 25, 1983
Filed:
May 18, 1981
Appl. No.:
6/264268
Inventors:
Clarence E. LeBell - Peabody MA
Samuel R. Barr - late of Swampscott MA
Samuel R. Barr - late of Swampscott MA
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army - Washington DC
International Classification:
B64D 2906
US Classification:
244 53R
Abstract:
A latching system for an infrared suppression device, which reduces the iared signature of the exhaust of a gas turbine engine, employs a two-point hinge for supporting and swivelling the IR suppressor and for permitting the IR suppressor to be translated forward and backward a substantial distance in order to complete the latching operation. Guide pins entering guide holes and held in firm engagement therebetween by retractable hooks engaging loops, support the forward end of the suppressor to the aft end of the gas turbine engine while resisting lateral and twisting displacement of the suppressor when it is latched in place.