JOSEPH S ALFORD
Engineering in Cincinnati, OH
License number
Massachusetts 1973
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1984
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Professional information
Vibration Damping Hinge Joints For Variable Area Jet Engine Exhaust Nozzles
US Patent:
5101533, Apr 7, 1992
Filed:
Oct 11, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/419918
Inventors:
Richard E. Stenger - Cincinnati OH
William C. Lippmeier - Cincinnati OH
Joseph S. Alford - Cincinnati OH
David O. Fitts - Ballston Spa NY
Malachi Lawrence - Menlo Park CA
Keith A. Williams - Cincinnati OH
Douglas M. Fortuna - Cincinnati OH
William C. Lippmeier - Cincinnati OH
Joseph S. Alford - Cincinnati OH
David O. Fitts - Ballston Spa NY
Malachi Lawrence - Menlo Park CA
Keith A. Williams - Cincinnati OH
Douglas M. Fortuna - Cincinnati OH
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
E05C 1764
US Classification:
16340
Abstract:
A spring biased bearing is slidably mounted within a clevis joint so as to apply a frictional damping force to a flap of a jet engine exhaust nozzle. A forward hinge joint restrains the bearing against rotation with the flap while an aft hinge joint provides for both rotation and translation of the bearing about the flap. A tubular canister may be used with the hinge joint to preset the axial compression and biasing force generated by a coil spring enclosed within the canister.